1
as in prohibition
the act of ordering that something not be done or used
the proscription against bicycles and skateboards is intended to make the plaza a more pedestrian-friendly place
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as in ban
an order that something not be done or used
a strongly worded proscription against smoking indoors
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Recent Examples of proscription
Washington also secured buy-in for a proscription against the use of force to alter international boundaries, helping lock in place a status quo that has benefited the United States.
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Ryan Hass, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2023
Those proscriptions effectively bar any independent, critical reporting on Russia’s military and its serial missteps in the war on Ukraine.
—Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023
The guidance also has a list of proscriptions: Do treat others with respect, even in the face of abuse.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Sep. 2023
This was characterized by zero tolerance for misdemeanors and the aggressive control or physical proscription of public areas for the purposes of peaceful protest.
—Kylie Bourne, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2015
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Ryan Hass, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2023
Those proscriptions effectively bar any independent, critical reporting on Russia’s military and its serial missteps in the war on Ukraine.
—Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023
The guidance also has a list of proscriptions: Do treat others with respect, even in the face of abuse.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Sep. 2023
This was characterized by zero tolerance for misdemeanors and the aggressive control or physical proscription of public areas for the purposes of peaceful protest.
—Kylie Bourne, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proscription
Noun
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There is no prohibition against the Heat trading the 2025 first-round pick received from the Warriors.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
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Other bills introduced in Congress thus far have called for the prohibition of tax deductions or credits for marijuana businesses to continue, regardless of whether it is rescheduled.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The administration argues the ban is necessary for military readiness, while challengers say four years of open service under the Biden administration produced no evidence of harm.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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Trades like those are not surprising to lawmakers advocating for the ban.—
Deirdre Walsh,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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“Proscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proscription. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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