proscription

/proʊˈskrɪpʃən/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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