1. to forbid or prohibit something, especially by law or official decree
Usage: formal
2. to condemn or denounce something as harmful or undesirable
Usage: formal

Examples

• The new law proscribes smoking in all public buildings.
• The school proscribes the use of cell phones during class.
• Many religions proscribe certain foods or behaviors.
• The treaty proscribes the development of nuclear weapons.
• The company proscribes discrimination based on age or gender.
• Traditional medicine proscribes eating spicy foods when ill.
• The constitution proscribes cruel and unusual punishment.