prōˈskripshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English proscripcioun, from Latin proscription-, proscriptio, from proscriptus (past participle of proscribere ) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act of proscribing or state of being proscribed : condemnation to death or exile : outlawry
by proscription and bills of outlawry — Shakespeare
2. : an imposed restraint or restriction : interdiction , prohibition
the proscription of solicitation and advertising and of enticing another's clients — H.S.Drinker