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a decree that prohibits something

a decree that prohibits something

The act of proscribing; a dooming to death or exile; outlawry; specifically, among the ancient Romans, the public offer of a reward for the head of a political enemy; as, under the triumvirate, many of the best Roman citizens fell by proscription.

The state of being proscribed; denunciation; interdiction; prohibition.

The act of proscribing or dooming to death, or outlawry: utter rejection.

Interdiction; ostracism; outlawry.

n. Act of proscribing or dooming to death, exile, or outlawry;- state of being proscribed ;- utter rejection; condemnation ;- prohibition ; interdict ;- condemnation ; denunciation.