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Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Denying Permission

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

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Words Related to Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
to ban
to ban
[Verb]

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

Ex: Certain fishing practices were banned to protect endangered marine species. 
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ban
ban
[noun]

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

Ex: The government announced a ban on single-use plastic bags to reduce environmental pollution. 
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to bar
to bar
[Verb]

to not allow someone to do something or go somewhere

Ex: Failure to meet the academic requirements could bar a student from participating in certain school activities. 
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to forbid
to forbid
[Verb]

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

Ex: The teacher forbade talking during the exam. 
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forbidden
forbidden
[Adjective]

not permitted to be done

Ex: Smoking is forbidden in this area to maintain clean air quality. 
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forbidden fruit

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

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illegal
illegal
[Adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Selling drugs on the street is illegal and punishable by law. 
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illegally
illegally
[Adverb]

in a way that breaks or goes against the law

Ex: He was arrested for illegally downloading copyrighted music. 
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illicit
illicit
[Adjective]

against the law, especially criminal law

Ex: Law enforcement cracked down on the sale of illicit firearms in the city. 
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illicitly
illicitly
[Adverb]

in a manner that clearly defies the law

Ex: The goods were illicitly imported without paying customs duties. 
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impermissible
impermissible
[Adjective]

prohibited by the law

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inadmissible
inadmissible
[Adjective]

not legally recognized, especially in a court of law

Ex: It is prohibited to use illegally obtained evidence in court, as it is considered inadmissible. 
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no
no
[determiner]

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

Ex: No parking beyond this point. 
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non-smoking
non-smoking
[Adjective]

of a place where smoking is prohibited

Ex: The restaurant has a non-smoking section for customers. 
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off-limits
off-limits
[Adjective]

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

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out of order
out of order
[phrase]

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

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out
out
[Adverb]

‌not possible or not allowed

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out of bounds

beyond a place or area where people are allowed to enter

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out of the question

not allowed or possible

Ex: A pay cut is out of the question after all the extra hours we worked. 
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to prohibit

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

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

an official rule or law that forbids something

Ex: Smoking in public buildings is under prohibition. 
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to run afoul of

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

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unlawful
unlawful
[Adjective]

not permitted by or conforming to the law or regulations

Ex: It's unlawful to trespass on private property without permission. 
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unlawfully
unlawfully
[Adverb]

in a way that opposes the law

Ex: The company was accused of unlawfully disposing of hazardous waste. 
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to disqualify

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

Ex: The swimmer was disqualified from the race for a false start. 
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sanction
sanction
[noun]

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

Ex: The government imposed economic sanctions on the country for violating international agreements. 
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no-go
no-go
[Adjective]

used to emphasize that something is completely impossible or prohibited

Ex: Smoking inside the building is a no-go. 
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