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proscription

[proh-skrip-shuhn] / proʊˈskrɪp ʃən /


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Opening a three-day defence of the home secretary's proscription of the group, barristers told the Court of Appeal on Tuesday that overturning it would limit ministers' counter-terrorism powers.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

In a report, Hall recommended a law change that would give the government powers "equivalent to proscription under the Terrorism Act 2000".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 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

In a major decision, the High Court ruled that the proscription of the group, that has carried out break-ins at defence firms linked to Israel as part of direct action protests, should be reviewed.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025

One city in proscription and the rest in rebellion, can never be a remedial measure for disturbances.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 by Various




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