Prohibir
Example: Les normes de seguretat prohibeixen fumar dins del restaurant.
Definition
"Prohibir" means to officially forbid or disallow something by law, rule, or authority. It involves preventing actions or behaviors, such as banning smoking inside a restaurant, to ensure compliance with established regulations or safety standards.
Etymology
The word "prohibir" comes from the Latin verb 'prohibēre,' which means 'to keep away' or 'to prevent.' It combines 'pro-' meaning 'forward' or 'in front of' and 'habēre' meaning 'to hold.' Did you know? The root 'habēre' is also the source of the English word 'habit,' linking the concept of holding or keeping something.
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"Prohibir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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