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proscription

Proscription (noun) means a prohibition.

noun
1
A prohibition.
2
Decree of condemnation toward one or more persons, especially in the Roman antiquity.
3
The act of proscribing, or its result.
4
A decree or law that prohibits.
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Etymology

From Middle English proscripcion, from Latin prōscrīptiō, from prōscrībō (originally "publish in writing"), from prō- and scrībō (“write”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of proscription?

"proscription" (noun) means a prohibition.

What are the different meanings of proscription?

"proscription" has 3 main meanings: 1. A prohibition; 2. Decree of condemnation toward one or more persons, especially in the Roman antiquity; 3. The act of proscribing, or its result.

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