Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun One who prohibits or interdicts.

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Examples

  • Because the adolescent cannot independently assume firm impulse control, he or she often assigns the therapist the role of conscience, moral prohibitor, restrictor, or educator.

    Clinical Work with Adolescents Judith Marks Mishne 1986

  • SA is ranked 90th in labour force efficiency according to the World Trade Organisation, this is deemed to be an investment prohibitor.

    IOL: News 2010

  • Practically speaking, the best thing to do is to apply a rust prohibitor, prime and paint.

    unknown title 2009

  • Another prohibitor, according to Beamish, is wondering whether

    ARN News 2009

  • Another prohibitor, according to Beamish, is wondering whether

    ARN News 2009

  • Another prohibitor, according to Beamish, is wondering whether

    ARN News 2009

  • Another prohibitor, according to Beamish, is wondering whether "videoconference for the sake of videoconferencing" is worth the expense.

    Netflash 2009

  • Another prohibitor, according to Beamish, is wondering whether

    Techworld Australia News 2009

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