prohibit

Example Sentences

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A Bridgend council spokesperson said it had recently requested a report which considers prohibiting dogs from marked sports pitches across the county borough.

From BBC

In New Jersey, a bill moving through the legislature would prohibit certain harmful chemicals in synthetic hair products.

From Science Daily

Accommodation can become simply a way for a client to buy convenience—such as the ability to keep an otherwise prohibited pet in an apartment or to get more time on tests.

From The Wall Street Journal

A BOP spokesperson said in an emailed statement that the bureau does not discuss conditions of confinement or security procedures and that employee standards of conduct prohibit staff from giving any prisoners preferential treatment.

From Salon

The measure would prohibit any state from levying taxes retroactively on individuals who no longer live there.

From Los Angeles Times