strictly forbid
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Used to emphasize that a rule is very firm and must be obeyed.
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- Smoking is strictly forbidden.
- The school rules strictly forbid smoking on campus.
- We strictly forbid smoking anywhere inside the building.
- My parents strictly forbid me from staying out past midnight.
- The code of conduct strictly forbids harassment of any kind.
- The law strictly forbids the sale of alcohol to minors.
- Devices are strictly forbidden during the examination.
- The company's policy strictly forbids employees from accepting gifts.
- Our parents strictly forbade us to stay out past midnight.
- They strictly forbid any photography inside the museum.
- Does this religion strictly forbid the consumption of alcohol?
- The treaty strictly forbids the development of nuclear weapons.
- Management will strictly forbid access to the lab without protective gear from next week.
- Our religion strictly forbids the consumption of pork.
- Visitors are strictly forbidden to feed the animals.
- The park regulations strictly forbid camping in this area.
- The constitution strictly forbids cruel and unusual punishment.
- The doctor strictly forbids him from doing any heavy lifting.
- By law, the sale of these chemicals is strictly forbidden without a license.
- The contract strictly forbids sharing confidential information.