as in forbids
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
the city prohibits swimming in the lake after dark
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection also prohibits the use of contractors as aerial supervisors, a policy that was formalized this year but was in practice for a couple years before that, said Nick Schuler, deputy director of communications for Cal Fire.
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Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Michigan law specifically prohibits voters from spoiling their absentee ballots on Election Day.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2024, Illinois passed HB 3773, which prohibits the use of AI in employment decisions that result in discriminatory outcomes, even if unintentional.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Only 39% of survey respondents polled by KFF in February of this year were aware that the ACA prohibits insurers from denying coverage to those with preexisting conditions, and only 31% knew that the ACA also prevents sick people from being charged higher premiums than healthy individuals.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
The firm also prohibits ads that promise unrealistic results or guarantee a financial return.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
The state legislature also currently prohibits any rent stabilization by cities, and prohibits them from adopting any limits on short-term rentals as well.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
The Affordable Care Act, signed into law in 2010, prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage to a patient because of a pre-existing condition.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Michigan law specifically prohibits voters from spoiling their absentee ballots on Election Day.
—Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
In 2024, Illinois passed HB 3773, which prohibits the use of AI in employment decisions that result in discriminatory outcomes, even if unintentional.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Only 39% of survey respondents polled by KFF in February of this year were aware that the ACA prohibits insurers from denying coverage to those with preexisting conditions, and only 31% knew that the ACA also prevents sick people from being charged higher premiums than healthy individuals.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
The firm also prohibits ads that promise unrealistic results or guarantee a financial return.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
The state legislature also currently prohibits any rent stabilization by cities, and prohibits them from adopting any limits on short-term rentals as well.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
The Affordable Care Act, signed into law in 2010, prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage to a patient because of a pre-existing condition.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Prohibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibits. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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