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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
[Verb]

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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ban
[noun]

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

Ex: There was a temporary ban on flights due to severe weather conditions , causing travel disruptions .
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to bar
[Verb]

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 forbid
[Verb]

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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forbidden
[Adjective]

not permitted to be done

Ex: Exploring the forbidden forest was an exhilarating but risky endeavor for the adventurous hikers .
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a pleasure or enjoyment that is enticing yet regarded as illicit, especially sexual indulgence

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illegal
[Adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Employers who discriminate against employees based on race or gender are engaging in illegal behavior .
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illegally
[Adverb]

in a way that breaks or goes against the law

Ex: She was caught illegally selling counterfeit products online .
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illicit
[Adjective]

against the law, especially criminal law

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

in a manner that clearly defies the law

Ex: Money was illicitly funneled through offshore accounts to avoid taxes .
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impermissible
[Adjective]

prohibited by the law

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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 .
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no
[determiner]

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

Ex: No food or drink past this area .
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non-smoking
[Adjective]

of a place where smoking is prohibited

Ex: The non-smoking zones in the park are well marked .
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off-limits
[Adjective]

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

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out of order
[phrase]

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

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out
[Adverb]

‌not possible or not allowed

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beyond a place or area where people are allowed to enter

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not allowed or possible

Ex: Considering his severe allergies, having a pet with fur was out of the question for him.
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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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a regulation or rule that forbids the use or practice of something

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

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unlawful
[Adjective]

not permitted by or conforming to the law or regulations

Ex: The court ruled that the search conducted without a warrant was unlawful.
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unlawfully
[Adverb]

in a way that opposes the law

Ex: Unlawfully, the protestors blocked the main highway , causing traffic chaos .
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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 .
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sanction
[noun]

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

Ex: The United Nations Security Council debated the imposition of sanctions to address the humanitarian crisis in the region .
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no-go
[Adjective]

used to emphasize that something is completely impossible or prohibited

Ex: After hearing about the new policy, smoking in the building is a definite no go.
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