proscribe
Americanverb (used with object)
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to denounce or condemn (a thing) as dangerous or harmful; prohibit.
- Synonyms:
- repudiate, disapprove, censure
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to put outside the protection of the law; outlaw.
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to banish or exile.
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to announce the name of (a person) as condemned to death and subject to confiscation of property.
verb
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to condemn or prohibit
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to outlaw; banish; exile
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(in ancient Rome) to outlaw (a citizen) by posting his name in public
Other Word Forms
- proscribable adjective
- proscriber noun
- unproscribable adjective
- unproscribed adjective
Etymology
Origin of proscribe
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin prōscrībere to publish in writing, confiscate, outlaw. See pro- 1, prescribe
Example Sentences
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Those convicted of supporting a proscribed organisation face a maximum 14-year prison sentence.
From BBC
The Metropolitan Police has said it will resume arresting protesters for supporting the proscribed group Palestine Action.
From BBC
Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said police had made 12 arrests, "including for showing support for a proscribed organisation, affray and for threatening or abusive behaviour".
From Barron's
The Shia militia and political group is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the UK, US and others.
From BBC
When asked about an article reporting that Frost had been proscribed sleeping pills, Lampert said: "We wouldn't ever report that sort of information now, but that was par for the course then."
From BBC
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