Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
law-prohibits
verb
/lɔː prəˈhɪbɪts/
Definition
To legally restrict or forbid an action or behavior through established laws or regulations.
Examples
- The new environmental regulation law prohibits companies from dumping waste in rivers.
- Under this law, smoking in public parks is prohibited to ensure a cleaner environment.
- The law prohibits the sale of alcohol to minors, protecting young people from its harmful effects.
Meaning
When a law prohibits something, it means that the law does not allow that particular action or behavior to take place.
Synonyms
- forbids
- bans
- disallows
- restricts
- proscribes
