English Words for "Denying Permission"

Here you will learn some English words related to denying permission such as "forbid", "prohibition", and "sanction".

review-disable

review

flashcard-disable

flashcard

spelling-disable

spelling

quiz-disable

quiz

start-learning
Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
to ban
to ban [verb]

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

Ex: The company decided to ban smoking in all of its office buildings to promote a healthier work environment .
ban
ban [noun]

an official rule that prohibits someone from certain activities, behaviors, or goods

Ex: The organization imposed a ban on cell phones during meetings to ensure focus and productivity .
to bar
to bar [verb]

to not allow someone to do something or go somewhere

Ex: Players who violate the rules may face penalties , including being barred from future competitions .
to forbid
to forbid [verb]

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

Ex: The sign on the door forbids entry without proper identification .
forbidden fruit
forbidden fruit [noun]

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

illegal
illegal [adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Crossing the border without proper documentation is considered illegal immigration .
illegally
illegally [adverb]

in a way that breaks or goes against the law

Ex: They were caught illegally crossing the border without proper documents .
illicit
illicit [adjective]

against the law, especially criminal law

Ex: Authorities arrested several suspects involved in an illicit human smuggling operation .
illicitly
illicitly [adverb]

in a manner that clearly defies the law

Ex: The drugs were sold illicitly on the black market .
inadmissible
inadmissible [adjective]

not legally recognized, especially in a court of law

Ex: The prosecutor deemed the witness 's statement inadmissible as it was based on speculation rather than direct knowledge .
no
no [determiner]

used in warnings, rules, or slogans to forbid or reject something

Ex: No smoking in the building .
non-smoking
non-smoking [adjective]

of a place where smoking is prohibited

Ex: The non-smoking area was much cleaner than the smoking one .
off-limits
off-limits [adjective]

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

out of order
out of order [phrase]

(of remarks or actions) in a way that is unacceptable under the rules and principles

out
out [adverb]

‌not possible or not allowed

out of bounds
out of bounds [phrase]

beyond a place or area where people are allowed to enter

out of the question
out of the question [phrase]

not allowed or possible

Ex: Borrowing his friend 's antique car for the road trip was out of the question ; it was far too valuable .
to prohibit
to prohibit [verb]

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

Ex:
prohibition
prohibition [noun]

an official rule or law that forbids something

Ex: There is a prohibition on hunting in the national park .
to run afoul of
to run afoul of [phrase]

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

unlawful
unlawful [adjective]

not permitted by or conforming to the law or regulations

Ex: Discrimination in the workplace based on race or gender is unlawful .
unlawfully
unlawfully [adverb]

in a way that opposes the law

Ex: The evidence was obtained unlawfully and therefore was not admissible in court .
to disqualify
to disqualify [verb]

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

Ex: She had already been disqualified from the previous competition for using performance enhancers .
sanction
sanction [noun]

an order officially put to limit contact or trade with a particular country that has not obeyed international law

Ex: International sanctions were lifted after the country demonstrated significant progress in nuclear disarmament .
no-go
no-go [adjective]

used to emphasize that something is completely impossible or prohibited

Ex:
Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
Decision and Resolution Consideration and Choice Making a Decision Determining Decisions
Making Tough Choices Love and Hate Fondness and Disdain Offering Suggestions
Proposing and Implying Suggesting Options Giving Advice Guidance and Counsel
Advice and Counsel Giving Permission Denying Permission Obligation and Rules
Duty and Regulations Rules and Requirements Mandatory Guidelines