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forbidden

/fɚˈbɪdən/ adjective B1
  1. Not allowed; specifically disallowed.
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“We are forbidden to give you any explanation.” Dantès, trained in discipline, knew that nothing would be more absurd than to question subordinates, who were forbidden to reply; and so he remained silent.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 72 · C1
On these occasions I have noticed such a dreamy, vacant expression in his eyes, that I might have suspected him of being addicted to the use of some narcotic, had not the temperance and cleanliness of his whole life forbidden such a notion.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 11 · B2
“The Monkey-People are forbidden,” said Baloo, “forbidden to the Jungle-People.
The Jungle Book, p. 35 · B2
“Forbidden,” said Bagheera, “but I still think Baloo should have warned thee against them.”
The Jungle Book, p. 35 · B2

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