Alternative spelling of don'ts plural of don't

do not (negative auxiliary) / (nonstandard) does not / (African-American Vernacular) Used before an emphatic negative subject.

Stop!, Don't touch that!

Something that must not be done (usually in the phrase dos and don'ts).

plural of don't

Alternative spelling of dos and don'ts

Full name of the U.S. Military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy concerning the service of homosexuals in the military as defined in 10 USC § 654.

(US) A policy of the U.S. military from 1993 to 2011, which barred openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual people from serving in the military, while also barring discrimination against closeted gays, lesbians, and bisexuals.

(idiomatic, informal) Do not broach that topic.

A polite way of responding to thanks, by suggesting that the service is too trivial or humble to warrant thanks; you're welcome. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see don't, mention, it.