1. of, relating to, or intended to prohibit or forbid something
Usage: formal; often used in legal or policy contexts

Examples

• The government enacted prohibitionary laws to restrict the sale of certain substances.
• Prohibitionary measures were put in place to prevent unauthorized access to the facility.
• The contract included prohibitionary clauses that prevented the employee from working for competitors.
• Prohibitionary tariffs were designed to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.
• The school adopted prohibitionary policies regarding the use of mobile devices in classrooms.