Main Entry: pro·scrip·tion

Pronunciation: \prō-ˈskrip-shən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English proscripcion, from Latin proscription-, proscriptio, from proscribere

Date: 14th century

1 : the act of proscribing : the state of being proscribed
2 : an imposed restraint or restriction : prohibition

— pro·scrip·tive \-ˈskrip-tiv\ adjective

— pro·scrip·tive·ly adverb