1. forbidden, especially by authority; prohibited
Usage: from German; formal or literary

Examples

• Smoking is verboten in all public buildings.
• The topic of politics was verboten at family dinners.
• In that strict household, television was verboten on school nights.
• The coach made it clear that complaining was verboten during practice.
• Discussing salary details with coworkers was considered verboten.
• The use of cell phones during the ceremony was verboten.