Meaning of Vocabulary Word Proscribe

CMAT 2023 · Language Comprehension · Easy · Vocabulary

Pick the appropriate meaning of the term 'proscribe' used in the following sentence :- 'Arms culture should be proscribed by the government.'

  1. A.

    allowed

  2. B.

    prescribed

  3. C.

    prohibited

  4. D.

    defended

Answer

C

Explanation

'Proscribe' means to forbid or prohibit by law. Thus, 'prohibited' is the correct meaning.

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