Definition of Prohibitive
Prohibitive
pro·hib·i·tive
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
a rule in place to prevent an action from occurring;
e.g. In the early 1900s, Prohibition was the prohibitive law to stop trade of alcoholic drinks.
(adjective)
so high a cost that people are prevented from using or buying something;
e.g. There was a prohibitive tax on imports.
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