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Verbs of Verbal Action - Verbs for Permissions and Prohibitions

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to permissions and prohibitions such as "forbid", "allow", and "veto".

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Categorized English Verbs of Verbal Action
to forbid
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to not give permission typically through the use of authority, rules, etc.

Ex: The law forbids smoking in public places like restaurants and bars .
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to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

Ex: The regulations prohibit parking in front of fire hydrants to ensure easy access for emergency vehicles .
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to ban
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to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

Ex: The international community came together to ban the trade of ivory .
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to reject or forbid something officially

Ex: The board decided to disallow the use of certain chemicals in manufacturing processes due to environmental concerns .
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to bar
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to not allow someone to do something or go somewhere

Ex: The school administration barred students from bringing electronic devices into the examination room to prevent cheating .
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to outlaw
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to officially state that something is illegal

Ex: To address concerns about privacy , the government moved to outlaw certain intrusive surveillance practices .
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to officially ban the existence or practice of something

Ex: The new regulations will proscribe the operation of outdated machinery in factories .
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to forbid a specific action

Ex: In an effort to control the spread of the disease , the health department decided to interdict travel to and from affected regions .
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to use one's official or political authority to change or reject a previously made decision

Ex: In constitutional law , a higher court can overrule legislation if it is deemed unconstitutional .
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to veto
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to reject or prohibit a decision, proposal, or action

Ex: The coach has the ability to veto player trades that may adversely impact the team 's performance .
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to allow
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to let someone or something do a particular thing

Ex: The rules do not allow smoking in this area .
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to let
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to allow something to happen or someone to do something

Ex: The teacher let the students leave early due to the snowstorm .
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to let in
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to let something or someone enter a place

Ex: They didn't let him in because he forgot his ID.
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to permit
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to allow something or someone to do something

Ex: The manager permits employees to take an extra break if needed .
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to give permission for the use, practice, or production of something through a formal agreement

Ex: Authors may license their work , granting permission for others to use or reproduce it while retaining certain rights .
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to give permission for something such as plan, project, etc. to proceed

Ex: After a thorough analysis, the board of directors green lit the company's expansion into international markets.
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to give someone permission to do something or to agree to do it

Ex: The board unanimously consented to the proposed changes in the policy .
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to officially approve of something such as an action, change, practice, etc.

Ex: The government decided to sanction the trade agreement between the two countries , providing official authorization for the deal .
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to officially give permission for a specific action, process, etc.

Ex: Banks often require customers to authorize certain transactions through a signature or other verification methods .
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