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proscribe::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | disallow, forbid, interdict, nix, prohibit, veto |
| Type of | command, require |
| Has types | criminalise, criminalize, debar, ban, exclude, illegalise, illegalize, outlaw, enjoin, bar |
| Derivation | proscription |
Examples of proscribe
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People would rise in outrage if government ever attempted to proscribe what they read.
From the freep.com
The law might also proscribe conditions for calling an advisory referendum.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Gove's central curriculum is designed to batten down and to proscribe.
From the guardian.co.uk
This casual relationship exists because there are laws that proscribe it.
From the economist.com
Despite the pitfalls, the authors do not proscribe all office affairs.
From the time.com
We must also proscribe organisations that incite terrorism against people at home and abroad.
From the economist.com
It does not proscribe or prescribe the use of further co-ordinates elsewhere in the article.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The legislation requires districts to enact a policy but does not proscribe specific behavior.
From the freep.com
By doing so, the amendment would empower the government to do much more than proscribe speech.
From the dailyherald.com
- Forbid: command against; "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad nixed our plans"
- (proscribed) forbidden: excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"
- (proscription) prohibition: a decree that prohibits something
- (proscription) banishment: rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone
- Proscription (proscriptio) is a term used for the public identification and official condemnation of enemies of the state. ...
- To forbid or prohibit; To denounce; To banish or exclude
- (Proscription) Outside the time period in which a legal action can be commenced. See also Prescription.
- (v.) to condemn, outlaw (The town council voted to proscribe the sale of alcohol on weekends.)
- Prohibit; ostracize; banish; outlaw
