Proscribed: meaning, definitions and examples

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proscribed

 

[ prษ™หˆskaษชbd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal context

Proscribed refers to something that is forbidden or prohibited, often by law or regulation. When a particular action, behavior, or entity is deemed harmful or dangerous, it may be proscribed by authorities. This term is commonly used in legal documents, policies, and discussions pertaining to regulations and rules. Proscribe can also indicate something that is socially unacceptable or condemned by a community or society.

Synonyms

banned, forbidden, impermissible, outlawed, prohibited.

Examples of usage

  • The use of certain chemicals is proscribed by environmental laws.
  • Proscribed groups face severe penalties if they continue their activities.
  • In this country, hate speech is proscribed under the law.
  • Proscribed forms of discrimination are not tolerated in the workplace.

Translations

Translations of the word "proscribed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น proscrito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคทเคฟเคฆเฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verboten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dilarang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฑะพั€ะพะฝะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zakazany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฆๆญขใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท proscrite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ proscrito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yasaklฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธˆ์ง€๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุธูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zakรกzanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zakรกzanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซ็ฆๆญข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prepovedan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bannsett

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะนั‹ะผ ัะฐะปั‹ะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒซแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qadaฤŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ proscrito

Etymology

The word 'proscribed' originates from the Latin term 'proscriptus', which is the past participle of 'proscribere'. 'Proscribere' itself is derived from the prefix 'pro-' meaning 'before' or 'in front of', and 'scribere', which means 'to write'. In ancient Roman times, a proscription represented a public list of enemies of the state, who were thus stripped of their rights and even targeted for death. Over time, the term evolved to encompass broader implications of prohibition and disallowance in various contexts, particularly in legal and political discourse. The usage of 'proscribed' has since extended to signify not only legal prohibitions but also societal norms and expectations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,996, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.