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proscription

[proh-skrip-shuhn] / proʊˈskrɪp ʃən /


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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

"They would not be facing proscription today if they were demonstrating peacefully, respectfully, or legally," she said.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2025

There is no positive evidence that Danton directly instigated the insurrection of the 31st of May and the 2nd of June, which ended in the purge of the Convention and the proscription of the Girondins.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various




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