proscribed

Meanings

• Adjective

  Forbidden, banned, or excluded.

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Variants

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proscribe , proscribed , proscriber , proscribers , proscribes , proscribing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'proscribere' meaning 'to write beforehand' or 'to accuse in writing'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'proscribed' was used in ancient Rome to refer to individuals who were banned from the city and had their property confiscated.

2. In medieval Europe, the term 'proscription' was used to refer to the official declaration of war against a particular group or individual.

3. The term 'proscribed' has also been used in literature, most notably in Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar', where Brutus and his co-conspirators 'proscribe' those they believe to be threats to the Roman Republic.

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1. Prescribed: The opposite of proscribed, meaning officially authorized or required.

2. Proscription: The act of forbidding or banning something.

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Culture

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The term 'proscribed' has been used historically to refer to the expulsion or exclusion of certain groups or individuals from society. It has been used in the context of political purges and religious persecutions.

How to Memorize "proscribed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a list of forbidden or banned items to help remember the meaning of proscribed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'proscribed' with the idea of exclusion or forbidden status.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Prohibited Rules Scribbled' to help remember the meaning.

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