Proscription and Subpoena

Proscription

Proscription noun - The act of ordering that something not be done or used.

Subpoena and proscription are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subpoena" instead a noun "Proscription".

Nearby Words: proscribe, proscribed

Subpoena

Subpoena noun - A writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court.
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Proscription and subpoena are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Proscription" instead a noun "Subpoena".

Nearby Words: subpoenaed, subpoenaing
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