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proscription

/prəˈskrɪpʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does proscription mean?

noun

The act of officially prohibiting or forbidding something, or a thing that is forbidden or prohibited. A rule or decree that prohibits or forbids something.

Example

"The government issued a proscription on the sale of certain chemicals, citing public safety concerns."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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