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proscribe

[ proh-skrahyb ]

verb (used with object)

proscribed, proscribing.
  1. to denounce or condemn (a thing) as dangerous or harmful; prohibit.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. to put outside the protection of the law; outlaw.
  3. to banish or exile.
  4. to announce the name of (a person) as condemned to death and subject to confiscation of property.


proscribe

/ əʊˈɪ /

verb

  1. to condemn or prohibit
  2. to outlaw; banish; exile
  3. (in ancient Rome) to outlaw (a citizen) by posting his name in public
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·a· adjective
  • ·İ noun
  • un·a· adjective
  • ܲp· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of proscribe1

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin ōī to publish in writing, confiscate, outlaw. See pro- 1, prescribe
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Word History and Origins

Origin of proscribe1

C16: from Latin ōī to put up a written public notice, from ō- in public + ī to write
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The school district's lawyer told the court these books are no different than books portraying women working or soldiers fighting in wars, both behaviors proscribed by some religions.

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The commission also ruled that flags relating to a proscribed organisation should not be displayed.

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He admitted five counts relating to the online distribution of terrorist publications, and one of expressing support for a proscribed organisation.

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Hezbollah is known for being a powerful militia and is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by countries including the UK and the US.

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Qatar has long championed the Palestinian cause and host political leaders of Hamas, which is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by Israel, the UK, the US and other countries.

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