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
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  1. prohibitions
  2. bans
Noun
  • But there is an increasing recognition that prohibitions of trials of MRT in the context of infertility should be revisited.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Comments from members of the administration also raised the possibility of federal intervention in the election, including possible immigration enforcement activity in or around polling places despite legal prohibitions.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of prohibitions
Noun
  • Residents in more than 30 localities across nine states voted for moratoriums, outright bans, and other measures, some in direct response to specific projects underway.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Voters also considered 41 local data center measures Tuesday, with at least 10 communities approving bans or restrictions.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of bans

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“Proscriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proscriptions. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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