proscriptions

noun

plural of proscription
as in prohibitions
an order that something not be done or used a strongly worded proscription against smoking indoors

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Recent Examples of proscriptions There’s something disturbing about these proscriptions, which is why both Kalmey and Miola identify them as critical. — JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proscriptions
  1. prohibitions
  2. bans
Noun
  • In the actual world, no such prohibitions have been passed, by anyone, anywhere.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The delegation will be under travel restrictions and will face prohibitions on the purchase of luxury and other goods per our policy.
    — September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of prohibitions
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  • In the wake of the Cornell case, there have been calls for greater regulation and even bans on fraternities.
    — Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Many of the bans took place in Florida and Texas, where restrictive laws have been passed and both politicians and conservative activists have pushed for removals.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of bans

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“Proscriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proscriptions. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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