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Definition of Proscription
1. Noun. A decree that prohibits something.
Exact synonyms: Ban, Prohibition
Generic synonyms: Decree, Edict, Fiat, Order, Rescript
Specialized synonyms: Banning-order, Cease And Desist Order, Enjoining, Enjoinment, Injunction, Interdict, Interdiction
Derivative terms: Ban, Ban, Proscribe
Generic synonyms: Decree, Edict, Fiat, Order, Rescript
Specialized synonyms: Banning-order, Cease And Desist Order, Enjoining, Enjoinment, Injunction, Interdict, Interdiction
Derivative terms: Ban, Ban, Proscribe
2. Noun. Rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone.
Exact synonyms: Banishment
Generic synonyms: Rejection
Specialized synonyms: Anathematisation, Anathematization, Disbarment, Ejection, Exclusion, Expulsion, Riddance, Deportation, Exile, Expatriation, Transportation, Excision, Excommunication, Relegation, Rustication
Derivative terms: Banish, Proscribe
Generic synonyms: Rejection
Specialized synonyms: Anathematisation, Anathematization, Disbarment, Ejection, Exclusion, Expulsion, Riddance, Deportation, Exile, Expatriation, Transportation, Excision, Excommunication, Relegation, Rustication
Derivative terms: Banish, Proscribe
Definition of Proscription
1. n. The act of proscribing; a dooming to death or exile; outlawry; specifically, among the ancient Romans, the public offer of a reward for the head of a political enemy; as, under the triumvirate, many of the best Roman citizens fell by proscription.
Definition of Proscription
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