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Phoenix Einstein Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Forbid, prohibit, ban

I wonder that are the differences between to Prohibit, to Forbid an to Ban. Thanks.

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We say "Banned in Boston" with the implication that the ban is by law. On the other hand, forbid and the other word mentioned in the question need not be by law; they can be done informally by a single individual. com might give you more information.

— Jbachman08

  • We say "Banned in Boston" with the implication that the ban is by law.
  • On the other hand, forbid and the other word mentioned in the question need not be by law; they can be done informally by a single individual.
  • com might give you more information.
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We say "Banned in Boston" with the implication that the ban is by law. On the other hand, forbid and the other word mentioned in the question need not be by law; they can be done informally by a single individual. An online dictionary like dictionary.com might give you more information.
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On dictionary.com I found the following:
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4. an official prohibition or interdiction
5. l
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