noun
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”).
Rhymes for proscription
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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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.