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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

proscribing

/prɒˈskraɪbɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does proscribing mean?

verb

To officially declare or decree that something is forbidden or prohibited. To condemn or censure something as unacceptable or undesirable.

Example

"The government proscribed the use of certain chemicals in the production of food."

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