proscription
/proʊˈskrɪpʃən/
noun
- The act of officially forbidding or banning something; a rule or law that forbids something.
- The school's proscription against cheating is clearly stated in the handbook.
- The proscription of smoking in public places has improved air quality.
- Many athletes have faced proscription for using performance-enhancing drugs.
- The act of condemning or denouncing someone or something as unacceptable.
- The proscription of certain political views led to widespread protests.
- His proscription of the new policy surprised his colleagues.
- Social media can be a tool for both support and proscription of ideas.
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