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pro·scrip·tion [ prō skrípsh'n ] (plural pro·scrip·tions)

noun

Definition:

1. banning of something: the prohibition of something considered undesirable by those in authority

2. condemnation of something: the denunciation or condemnation of something

3. public outlawing of somebody: especially in ancient Rome, a public statement by which somebody is no longer granted the protection of the law

[14th century. < Latin proscription-< past participle of proscribere (see proscribe)]

pro·scrip·tive [ prō skríptiv ] adjective

pro·scrip·tive·ly adverb

pro·scrip·tive·ness noun