Barred
Barred adjective - That may not be permitted.
Usage example: smoking is barred inside the restaurant
Nearby Word: barring
Proper
Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.
Usage example: the formal ball called for proper attire—tuxedos and full-length gowns only
Both words in one sentence
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Barred from the Afterlife: The fallen soldiers in "The Vanishing Dead" couldn't move on to the afterlife until they were given proper burials.
- No Holds Barred Beat Down: Someone, probably Paul, kicked Didrik´s ass good and proper, and left him quite helpless in a ditch.
Source: Literature / Fellow Man - Proper funerary rites are often deemed necessary to prevent the deceased from being Barred from the Afterlife and other evils, but what qualifies as proper varies widely.
Source: Useful Notes / Funerals
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