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Proscription (Noun)

Rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The government's proscription of the opposition party led to widespread protests and unrest in the country.
The proscription of the extremist group was met with relief from the affected community who had lived in fear of their violence.
The ancient Roman leader's proscription of his political enemies was a notorious example of ruthless suppression of dissent.
The ban on the offending organization was a form of proscription that its members vowed to challenge in court.
Her subsequent proscription from the industry was seen as a severe consequence for her involvement in the high-profile scandal.

A decree that prohibits something.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The government issued a proscription against the use of plastic bags in an effort to reduce waste and protect the environment.
The new policy included a proscription on smoking in all public places, effective immediately.
The company's proscription on social media use during work hours was intended to boost productivity.
The dictator's proscription against free speech led to widespread censorship and repression.
The historical proscription against women's suffrage was eventually overturned, granting women the right to vote.