Proscribe

Pronunciation: /proʊˈskraɪb/

Proscribe (verb)

  1. To officially forbid an activity, group, or behaviour, usually by law or government decision.
  2. To declare something unacceptable and not allowed, often with strong authority or official rules.

Examples

  • The law proscribes the sale of certain medicines.
  • They proscribe smoking in public buildings.