First Known Use: 14th century
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proscription
noun pro·scrip·tion \prō-ˈskrip-shən\
Definition of PROSCRIPTION
1
: the act of proscribing : the state of being proscribed
2
: an imposed restraint or restriction : prohibition
— pro·scrip·tive \-ˈskrip-tiv\ adjective
— pro·scrip·tive·ly adverb
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Origin of PROSCRIPTION
Middle English proscripcion, from Latin proscription-, proscriptio, from proscribere
Related to PROSCRIPTION
- Synonyms
- banning, barring, enjoining, forbidding, interdicting, interdiction, outlawing, prohibiting, proscribing, prohibition
- Antonyms
- prescription
Rhymes with PROSCRIPTION
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