- a variation of prohibitive.
prohibitory
Example Sentences
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"Any person violating these prohibitory orders shall be liable for prosecution," Delhi Police said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
In the following years, Cherian was arrested several times for violating prohibitory orders and participating in protests.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2022
“From this alone, it would seem to follow that Texas’s laws fall on the regulatory rather than prohibitory side of the line — and thus may not be applied on tribal lands,” he added.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 15, 2022
A prohibitory sign "Attention! State border of Ukraine. Pass prohibited" is on display at the Senkivka checkpoint near the border with Belarus and Russia in the Chernihiv region, Ukraine February 16, 2022.
From Reuters ● Feb. 25, 2022
He is a devoted upholder of the doctrine of total abstinence from intoxicating drinks; and he is the only Englishman of real influence and ability, except Francis Newman, who is in favor of prohibitory legislation.
From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by Justin McCarthy
