as in prohibitions
an order that something not be done or used a strongly worded proscription against smoking indoors
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Recent Examples of proscriptions There’s something disturbing about these proscriptions, which is why both Kalmey and Miola identify them as critical. —
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The injunction would bar Amazon from communicating with its vendors about the prices of its products on other online sites, among other prohibitions.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Some educators are expanding technology prohibitions even further by dropping laptops from their classrooms, too.— Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
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The closed Strait of Hormuz, as well as export bans of refined fuel products from countries like China and South Korea, have cut off petrol supplies in Asia.— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Soccer’s governing bodies have struggled for decades to eliminate racial abuse despite heavy fines, stadium closures, points deductions, halted matches and bans for both fans and players who break the rules.— Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Proscriptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/proscriptions. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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