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Proscription Definition & Meaning

proscription
noun
  1. a decree that prohibits something
  2. rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone

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Frequently asked questions

What does proscription mean?
a decree that prohibits something rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone
What part of speech is proscription?
Proscription is a noun.
How many definitions does proscription have?
Proscription has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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