prohibitive
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/prəˈhɪbətɪv/
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/prəˈhɪbətɪv/
adjective
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too expensive to buy or do
The prohibitive cost of the car made it impossible for me to buy it.
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not allowed by law
The prohibitive rules stopped people from entering the area.
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almost certain to win
The team was a prohibitive favorite to win the championship.
translation
too expensive to buy or do; not allowed by law; almost certain to win