proscribe in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
To proscribe means to officially prohibit or forbid something, often by law or regulation.
Sample Sentences
- The government decided to proscribe the organization due to its involvement in illegal activities.
- Many people were surprised when the school board chose to proscribe certain books from the curriculum.
- To maintain public safety, the city council will proscribe any fireworks displays during the drought.
- The new regulations will proscribe the use of plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year.
- Activists campaigned to proscribe the harmful chemicals commonly found in household cleaners.