proscriptions

noun

plural of proscription
as in prohibitions
an order that something not be done or used a strongly worded proscription against smoking indoors

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proscriptions
  1. prohibitions
  2. bans
Noun
  • That’s where the Senate bill comes in, with prohibitions on pro athletes playing college sports, firm limits on eligibility and transfers, restrictions on some conference realignment, and a higher cap on schools’ spending to pay and retain athletes.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But others said that tariffs have led some manufacturers to boost costs for their consumers, adding to the cost-prohibitions that have softened demand for RVs.
    — Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of prohibitions
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  • Blue laws in Arkansas included bans on card games, hunting, horse racing and other activities on Sundays.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The ban on importing Canadian alcohol in particular closely mirrors bans on American alcohol that provinces across Canada put in place in early 2025.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of bans

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“Proscriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proscriptions. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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