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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

Former home secretary Yvette Cooper has previously defended the proscription by saying some supporters of Palestine Action "don't know the full nature" of the group.

From BBC Sep. 28, 2025

The High Court ruled on 30 July that proscription of the group, which has carried out break-ins at defence firms linked to Israel as part of direct action protests, should be reviewed.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2025

The proscription order will now go before the Lords on Thursday where it is likely to pass.

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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