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proscription

[proh-skrip-shuhn] / proʊˈskrɪp ʃən /


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She said the judges recognised the proscription of an organisation like Palestine Acton was "highly controversial" and that it was supported by "many otherwise lawful citizens".

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

Thousands of people have been arrested since the proscription came into force, with their prosecutions now thrown into doubt.

From BBC Feb. 25, 2026

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 Nov. 18, 2025

While the judge began setting provisional trial dates for March, there is no certainty they can take place before the end of 2026 because of the ongoing legal battle over the group's proscription.

From BBC Oct. 15, 2025

Robespierre, who hated the Girondists, whose lustre had so long obscured his own, had proposed to include them in the proscription lists of September; the Mountain to a man desired their overthrow.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various




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