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prohibitive

UK
/prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/
US
/proʊˈhɪbɪtɪv/

Translations

prohibitiveadjective
more prohibitive
Comp.
most prohibitive
Super.
UK
/prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/
US
/proʊˈhɪbɪtɪv/
prohibitifJuridique : qui interdit ou restreint par la loi, un règlement ou l’autorité.
The village council passed a prohibitive ordinance against overnight parking.
Le conseil municipal a adopté un arrêté prohibitif contre le stationnement de nuit.
prohibitifSe dit d’un prix, d’un coût ou d’un niveau tellement élevé qu’il dissuade ou empêche l’achat, l’usage ou la participation.
Housing prices in the city are prohibitive for many first-time buyers.
Les prix du logement dans la ville sont prohibitifs pour de nombreux primo-accédants.
Synonyms
preventive
restrictive
forbidding
inhibitive
costly
exorbitant
Antonyms
permissive
affordable

Definitions

prohibitiveadjective
Having the quality of prohibiting; forbidding or restricting by rule, law, or authority.
The village council passed a prohibitive ordinance against overnight parking.
So high in cost, amount, or level as to discourage or prevent purchase, use, or participation.
Housing prices in the city are prohibitive for many first-time buyers.
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