1. the quality or state of being prohibitive; the degree to which something discourages or prevents action, especially through high cost or strict rules
Usage: abstract noun derived from prohibitive; commonly used in economic and policy contexts

Examples

• The prohibitiveness of the new regulations made it difficult for small businesses to comply.
• High tuition fees add to the prohibitiveness of higher education for low-income families.
• The prohibitiveness of the price kept most consumers from buying the luxury item.
• Critics argued that the prohibitiveness of the tax would discourage investment.
• The prohibitiveness of the dress code was seen as outdated by younger employees.
• Despite the prohibitiveness of the rules, some people found ways to work around them.