1. To formally forbid or prevent someone from departing from an established rule, standard, or course of action
The company policy will prohibit deviation from the approved budget allocation.
A política da empresa proibirá desvio da alocação de orçamento aprovada.
2. To legally or officially disallow any departure from specified guidelines or procedures
Regulations prohibit deviation from the safety standards in manufacturing.
Os regulamentos proíbem desvio dos padrões de segurança na fabricação.