proscribe
Example Sentences
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The judge said the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action “certainly does not proscribe any particular classroom speech, or relate at all to curricular choices.”
From Los Angeles Times
But stewarding that authority demands humility and faith in the university’s distinct role in cultivating debate—neither proscribing questions nor prescribing answers.
City of London Police said a 22-year-old woman was arrested for displaying a placard in support of a proscribed organisation, in this case Palestine Action, contrary to Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
From BBC
The High Court has been reviewing the home secretary's decision to proscribe the group and a judgment is expected in the New Year.
From BBC
The judge refused an appeal to temporarily lift the ban and it remains proscribed with High Court judges expected to rule within weeks on the lawfulness of the ban.
From BBC
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