v. t.
☞ Prohibit was formerly followed by to with the infinitive, but is now commonly followed by from with the verbal noun in -ing. [ 1913 Webster ]
Gates of burning adamant,
Barred over us, prohibit all egress. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who prohibits or forbids; a forbidder; an interdicter. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. prohibitio: cf. F. prohibition. ]
The law of God, in the ten commandments, consists mostly of prohibitions. Tillotson. [ 1913 Webster ]
Writ of prohibition (Law),
☞ By ellipsis, prohibition is used for the writ itself. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The period of 1920 to 1932 in the United States, during which sale of alcoholic beverages were forbidden by the consitution. [ PJC ]
n. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. prohibitif. ] That prohibits; prohibitory;
a. [ L. prohibitorius. ] Tending to prohibit, forbid, or exclude; implying prohibition; forbidding;
Prohibitory index. (R. C. Ch.)