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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The High Court has been reviewing the home secretary's decision to proscribe the group and a judgment is expected in the New Year.
From BBC
The judge refused an appeal to temporarily lift the ban and it remains proscribed with High Court judges expected to rule within weeks on the lawfulness of the ban.
From BBC
Palestine Action was proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000 in July.
From BBC
The then Home Secretary Yvette Cooper proscribed the group after internal Home Office security assessments of its activity.
From BBC
This would be proscribed by the Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibits federal armed forces from performing law enforcement activities.
From Salon
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