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prohibit

[proh-hib-it] / proʊˈhɪb ɪt /


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There are also federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination based upon pregnancy.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

TikTok's policies prohibit content that "could lead to physical harm", and the company has removed videos identified by BBC Verify.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

U.S. hacking laws prohibit individuals and companies from launching cyberattacks.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

In the hardest-hit cities, several buildings were marked with a red "X" to warn of the risk of collapse and prohibit pedestrian access.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

“It’s to prohibit you from making a profit. You cannot have a giant garage sale when it’s over.”

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

And it was then too late to make any changes, because federal law prohibits anyone from being named as primary beneficiary without the spouse’s consent.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

Buenos Aires argues that the arrangement breaches Argentine law, which prohibits the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons on its continental shelf without government authorization.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

Federal law prohibits the FCC from censoring broadcasters, and the First Amendment sharply limits the government’s ability to punish news organizations for their editorial decisions.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

The exchange says it prohibits trading on stolen confidential information, illegal tips and participation by anyone who can influence the outcome of a bet.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

“You know how old-fashioned my father-in-law is, Pernilla. He prohibits French, no matter how much I implore him. You are so fortunate to have an understanding husband. Do your sons study French as well?”

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson

The agency has also prohibited some other uses and imposed workplace protections for others.

From Science Daily Sep. 7, 2026

"We are continually looking for ways to ensure fans in the stands know what is permitted and what is prohibited."

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

Bakewell Jr. was identified as a prohibited contributor in a contract Bass signed with Brotherhood Crusade in 2023 for about $141,000.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

During that study period, reactors could be sold, but enrichment would be prohibited.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

“Well, that metaphor is prohibited on today’s flight,” she said.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

Judge William Sullivan, who is overseeing the Clancy trial, has an order specifically prohibiting the photographing or filming of jurors.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

The Permanent Court of Arbitration, based in The Hague in the Netherlands, also made an order "prohibiting" India from carrying out works at two hydroelectric projects that could breach the 1960 Indus Water Treaty.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

From Leigh Ramsey at Bluefield Research I learned about Texas outright prohibiting utilities from connecting to the internet, and establishing a “Cyber Command” to identify weaknesses and coordinate responses.

From Slate Aug. 19, 2026

When it comes to elections, most states have laws prohibiting election betting in some form or fashion, according to a Pew Research Center analysis released in June.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2026

That legislation carved a huge exception to the Posse Comitatus Act, the Civil War-era law prohibiting the use of the military for civilian policing.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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