proscription — The action of forbidding something, especially by law; historically, a public condemnation and denunciation of a person, often leading to exile or execution
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The action of forbidding something, especially by law; historically, a public condemnation and denunciation of a person, often leading to exile or execution
Pronunciation (IPA): /proʊˈskrɪpʃən/
Example Sentences
- In ancient Rome, being on a proscription list was basically a death sentence with extra paperwork.
- My mom's proscription against eating snacks after 9pm has never once been followed by anyone in this house.
- The government's proscription of the toxic pesticide came after years of scientific research.
proscription
NOUN[/proʊˈskrɪpʃən/]
The action of forbidding something, especially by law; historically, a public condemnation and denunciation of a person, often leading to exile or execution
The senate's proscription banned the exiled noble from ever returning to the city.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'proscribere' meaning 'to write before/publicly', originally referring to posting the names of condemned persons in public in ancient Rome.
Breakdown
pro- (before, publicly) + scrib- (write) + -tion (noun suffix)
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📝Examples
“In ancient Rome, being on a proscription list was basically a death sentence with extra paperwork.”
“My mom's proscription against eating snacks after 9pm has never once been followed by anyone in this house.”
“The government's proscription of the toxic pesticide came after years of scientific research.”
“The company issued a proscription against employees using company printers for personal tattoo designs.”
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