Culturally off-limits Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
2. an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
(adjective)
1. excluded from use or mention
2. forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
(verb)
1. declare as sacred and forbidden

Hint 2: Clue Definition

OFF-LIMITS (adjective)
1. barred to a designated group

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