Denying Permission

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

Certain fishing practices were banned to protect endangered marine species.

a place where alcoholic and other drinks and light snacks are sold and served

They decided to meet at the local bar after work for a few drinks.

to not give permission typically through the use of authority, rules, etc.

The teacher forbade talking during the exam.

to not give permission typically through the use of authority, rules, etc.

The teacher forbade talking during the exam.

a pleasure or enjoyment that is enticing yet regarded as illicit, especially sexual indulgence

forbidden by the law

Selling drugs on the street is illegal and punishable by law.

in a way that breaks or goes against the law

He was arrested for illegally downloading copyrighted music.

not morally or socially acceptable

Some religions consider consumption of alcohol to be illicit based on doctrine prohibiting intoxication.

in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom

prohibited by the law

not legally recognized, especially in a court of law

It is prohibited to use illegally obtained evidence in court, as it is considered inadmissible.

used to indicate denial, refusal, or disagreement in response to a question or offer

Did you call her?— No.

of a place where smoking is prohibited

The restaurant has a non-smoking section for customers.

beyond the prescribed or conventional boundaries or limits that access is granted

(of a machine, equipment, or device) not working correctly and needing repair or maintenance to function properly

The elevator was out of order, so they had to take the stairs.

in a direction away from an enclosed or hidden space

Smoke poured out from the chimney.

in a direction or location that is beyond the established limits

He hit the ball out of bounds.

not allowed or possible

Going on vacation this summer is out of the question due to work commitments.

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

The city council passed a law to prohibit the use of fireworks within city limits.

an official rule or law that forbids something

Smoking in public buildings is under prohibition.

to disobey the rules or laws that ultimately leads to one facing the consequences or getting punished

not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

in a way that opposes the law

The company was accused of unlawfully disposing of hazardous waste.

to officially take away someone's right to do something for violating a rule

The swimmer was disqualified from the race for a false start.

to officially approve of something such as an action, change, practice, etc.

The city council decided to sanction the music festival, granting official permission for its organization in the park.

used to emphasize that something is completely impossible or prohibited

The car wouldn't start this morning, so it's a no-go for our road trip.