proscription
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pro·scrip·tion
noun \prō-ˈskrip-shən\Definition of PROSCRIPTION
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
See Examples of PROSCRIPTION
- <the proscription against bicycles and skateboards is intended to make the plaza a more pedestrian-friendly place>
- <a strongly worded proscription against smoking indoors>
Origin of PROSCRIPTION
Middle English proscripcion, from Latin proscription-, proscriptio, from proscribere
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to PROSCRIPTION
- Synonyms
- banning, barring, enjoining, forbidding, interdicting, interdiction, outlawing, prohibiting, proscribing, prohibition
- Antonyms
- prescription
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