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Prohibited

Definition:

Adjective: Not allowed; banned or forbidden.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Prohibited (adjective) - not permitted by law, rule, custom, or a particular authority.

"Smoking is prohibited in this building."

Sense 2:

Prohibited (adjective) - not allowed due to moral or social reasons.

"The library has a strict policy of prohibited books, which cannot be borrowed."

Sample sentences:

• The use of mobile phones is prohibited during exams.
• Underage drinking is prohibited by law.
• The company has strict policies on prohibited substances in the workplace.