■ verb ( ~s , ~ing , ~ed )
1》 formally forbid by law, rule, etc.
2》 prevent.
Phrases
the ~ed degrees another term for the forbidden degrees (see forbid ).
Derivatives
~er noun
~or noun
~ory adjective
Origin
ME: from L. ~- , prohibere 'keep in check', from pro- 'in front' + habere 'to hold'.