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Definition of Proscriptive
1. a. Of or pertaining to proscription; consisting in, or of the nature of, proscription; proscribing.
Definition of Proscriptive
1. Adjective. proscribing or prohibiting, for example as according to a norm or standard ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Proscriptive
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Proscriptive
Literary usage of Proscriptive
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Facts & Opinions Touching the Real Origin, Character and Influence of the by Giles Badger Stebbins, William Jay (1853)
"... FAVORS proscriptive LEGISLATION. — ASKS GOVERNMENTAL AID. IN the last chapter
are evidences of a fixed and relentless purpose, on.the part of those who ..."
2. The Battle of Armageddonby Charles Taze Russell by Charles Taze Russell (1998)
"Until this proscriptive spirit of commercial hostility and jealousy passes away,
or wears itself out through sheer absurdity, you may open as many ..."
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