Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

proscribe

verb

/proʊˈskraɪb/

Definition

To officially forbid something.

Examples

The government decided to proscribe the use of certain chemicals in agriculture.
Many countries proscribe the act of human trafficking.
The school’s policy was to proscribe bullying in any form.

Meaning

Proscribe means to prohibit or ban something by law or authority. It implies a strong disapproval or condemnation of a particular activity or practice.