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Proscription

Definition

(formal) An official ban or prohibition on something, especially a political or social activity; the act of officially forbidding or condemning something.

Example Sentences

1The government's proscription of the opposition party led to widespread protests and unrest.
2Was the proscription of certain books during the regime a form of censorship or a necessary measure?
3The proscription of torture as a means of interrogation is enshrined in international law.
4The proscription of extremist groups has been a key strategy in the fight against terrorism.
5Historians argue that the proscription of certain ideas during the Enlightenment had a profound impact on the development of modern thought.

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