proscription
Example Sentences
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"It is also almost certain that I can no longer publish or produce any new work within the UK while this proscription remains in effect."
From BBC
His written submissions to the court added: "The suffragettes would have been liable to proscription if the Terrorism Act 2000 regime had been in force at the turn of the 20th century."
From BBC
Opening the trial on Tuesday, Mr Justice Johnson told jurors that the allegations they would consider predate Palestine Action's proscription under terrorism laws this June.
From BBC
As is customary with virtually every journalist, political scientist or academic, Lilla obeys a taboo even stronger than that of mentioning fascism: the proscription against seriously assessing the moral responsibility of the American people.
From Salon
When he asked her for her plea, she replied: "I was objecting against the proscription of Palestine Action and I therefore plead not guilty."
From BBC
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