proscriptions

plural of proscription

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Recent Examples of proscriptions There’s something disturbing about these proscriptions, which is why both Kalmey and Miola identify them as critical. JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
  • Separately, some states have their own prohibitions on silencers.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • While CalChamber appreciates amendments made to remove prohibitions on facial and gait recognition technology, Myers said, the bill still limits their use.
    Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The judge said prison time can be a deterrent for white collar crimes but said yearslong hunting bans for Kulow and Major — five and four years, respectively — are likely punishment enough.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Los Angeles City Council has rescinded camping bans on a dozen locations in Hollywood, Echo Park and Silver Lake at the urging of the area’s council member, who called the bans ineffective in addressing homelessness.
    Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Proscriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proscriptions. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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