proscription
proscription — noun
- proscriptionsingular
- proscriptionsplural
1. an official order that bans a particular activity or practice, or the condition
an official order that bans a particular activity or practice, or the condition of being banned in this way
The proscription of lead-based paint in 1978 saved thousands of children from poisoning.
pattern: 'the proscription of [banned substance]'
City officials announced the proscription of single-use plastic bags, angering many shopkeepers.
collocation: 'announced the proscription of'
Nadia feared the proscription of independent newspapers would silence all criticism of the regime.
The recent proscription of an extremist group brought relief to Tariq and his neighbors.
There was widespread anger in Kerala over the proscription of traditional fishing rights.
- prohibition
more general and common; less formal than proscription
- ban
more informal; can be used as both noun and verb in everyday contexts
- interdiction
very formal; often used in military or international law contexts
- embargo
specifically refers to a ban on trade or commercial activity with a country
- permission
formal approval to do something that would otherwise be restricted
- authorization
official granting of the right to do something
文法句型
proscription of + noun phrase
用法筆記
More formal than prohibition. Typically used of official government or institutional bans. Almost always followed by 'of' (the proscription of something).