prohibitiveness

/proʊˈhɪb.ə.tɪv.nəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being so expensive or restrictive that something is prevented or discouraged.
    • We discussed the prohibitiveness of the new regulations for small businesses.
    • The prohibitiveness of the rent forced many residents to leave the city.
    • The prohibitiveness of the entrance fee kept the event exclusive.
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