Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Confused Words: prescribe / proscribe

Confused Words:  prescribe / proscribe

Prescribe is a verb used in favor of an idea or action.  It means
  • to set rules
  • to advise or recommend
  • to allow by law
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Proscribe is a verb used against an idea or action.  It means
  • to forbid or prohibit
  • to condemn
  • to not allow by law
   Example 
    

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