prohibitive
/proʊˈhɪbətɪv/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROHIBITIVE
1
[more prohibitive; most prohibitive]
:
so high that people are prevented from using or buying something
2
US
:
almost certain to perform, win, etc., in the expected way
3
formal
:
stopping people from using or doing something
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a prohibitive ruling
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prohibitive legislation