The theatre was a "minor" theatre (as opposed to one of the two patent theatres) and was thus technically forbidden to show serious drama.

Some enterprising traders had already sent vessels across the Atlantic to deal directly in the Americas - although this was still technically forbidden.

In Massachusetts, the practice of headlight flashing is technically not forbidden.

Members of Parliament are technically forbidden to resign their seats (though they are not forbidden from refusing to seek re-election).

Burke was a strong Catholic and allowed Mass to be said in his large stage, when this was technically forbidden by British officials.

And even though the behavior would be technically forbidden, he openly socialized with his girlfriend, a photojournalist who led an independent life.

Firearms were technically forbidden in the dorms, but parents often went to great lengths to make sure their children had an ample supply of concealed weapons.

Although the Inquisition was technically forbidden from permanently harming or drawing blood, this still allowed for methods of torture.

Though cruising is not technically forbidden, it is monitored.

There are no movie theaters, bars or dance clubs, and flirting is technically forbidden.