proscription
noun
pro·scrip·tion
prō-ˈskrip-shən 
1
: the act of proscribing : the state of being proscribed
2
: an imposed restraint or restriction : prohibition
proscriptively
adverb
Examples of proscription in a Sentence
the proscription against bicycles and skateboards is intended to make the plaza a more pedestrian-friendly place
a strongly worded proscription against smoking indoors
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British authorities have had their eyes on the group since 2020, but its June 2025 action – when activists broke into Britain’s largest airbase, RAF Brize Norton, vandalizing two Airbus Voyager refueling planes – led to its proscription.
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Max Saltman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Andrew Aitchison / In Pictures via Getty Images The government decided on the group's proscription after members damaged military planes at a Royal Air Force base in June to protest against the British military's support for Israel.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
On Palestine Action and how governments weaponize proscription against activists.
—Literary Hub, 23 Aug. 2025
Advertisement On July 30, the same High Court judge who originally blocked the appeal, Justice Chamberlain, then approved Palestine Action co-founder Ammori to legally challenge the government proscription.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
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Max Saltman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Andrew Aitchison / In Pictures via Getty Images The government decided on the group's proscription after members damaged military planes at a Royal Air Force base in June to protest against the British military's support for Israel.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
On Palestine Action and how governments weaponize proscription against activists.
—Literary Hub, 23 Aug. 2025
Advertisement On July 30, the same High Court judge who originally blocked the appeal, Justice Chamberlain, then approved Palestine Action co-founder Ammori to legally challenge the government proscription.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for proscription
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“Proscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proscription. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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proscription
noun
pro·scrip·tion
prō-ˈskrip-shən
1
: the act of proscribing : the state of being proscribed
Legal Definition
proscription
noun
pro·scrip·tion
prō-ˈskrip-shən
1
: the act of proscribing : the state of being proscribed
2
: an imposed restraint or restriction
proscriptively
adverb
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