proscription

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

Examples of PROSCRIPTION

1. <the proscription against bicycles and skateboards is intended to make the plaza a more pedestrian-friendly place>
2. <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

Related Words: bidding, charging, decreeing, dictation, direction, instruction; deterrence, discouragement, dissuading; repression, suppression; coercion, compulsion, constraint, force

Near Antonyms: allowance, permission, sufferance, toleration; approval, endorsement (also indorsement); authorization, clearance, license (or licence), sanction; encouragement, promotion, support; compliance, obedience, submission

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Rhymes with PROSCRIPTION

ascription, conniption, conscription, decryption, description, Egyptian, encryption, inscription, prescription, subscription, transcription