What does proscription mean?
Proscription means A prohibition..
Proscription
/pɹəˈskɹɪp.ʃən/ · noun
Meaning
A prohibition..
Definitions by Sense
- A prohibition.
- (history) Decree of condemnation toward one or more persons, especially in the Roman antiquity.
- The act of proscribing, or its result.
- A decree or law that prohibits.
Example Sentences
He was wholly unopposed, for the boldest spirits had fallen in battle, or in the proscription [...]
Synonyms for proscription
Antonyms for proscription
Related Words
Word Forms
- proscriptions
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for proscription?
Common synonyms include forbidding, forbode, sanction, attaintment.
What is the opposite of proscription?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use proscription in a sentence?
He was wholly unopposed, for the boldest spirits had fallen in battle, or in the proscription [...]
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