proscription

[proh-skrip-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of proscribing.

2. the state of being proscribed.

3. the act of making something unlawful or illegal; interdiction or prohibition.

Other Word Forms

• proscriptive adjective
• nonproscription noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of proscription¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English proscripcioun, from Latin prōscrīptiōn- (stem of prōscrīptiō ) “public notice of confiscation or outlawry,” equivalent to prōscrīpt(us) (past participle of prōscrībere “to proscribe ”) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

"It is also almost certain that I can no longer publish or produce any new work within the UK while this proscription remains in effect."

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His written submissions to the court added: "The suffragettes would have been liable to proscription if the Terrorism Act 2000 regime had been in force at the turn of the 20th century."

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Opening the trial on Tuesday, Mr Justice Johnson told jurors that the allegations they would consider predate Palestine Action's proscription under terrorism laws this June.

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As is customary with virtually every journalist, political scientist or academic, Lilla obeys a taboo even stronger than that of mentioning fascism: the proscription against seriously assessing the moral responsibility of the American people.

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When he asked her for her plea, she replied: "I was objecting against the proscription of Palestine Action and I therefore plead not guilty."

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