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Topic: Politics

proscribe

IPA: /prəˈskaɪb/

KK: /prəˈskaɪb/

transitive verb

Definition: To officially forbid or prohibit something, often by law or authority.

Example: The government decided to proscribe the use of certain chemicals in agriculture.

proscriber

IPA: /prəˈsɪbər/

KK: /prəˈsɪbər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that officially forbids or condemns something.

Example: The proscriber issued a statement against the use of harmful substances.

proscription

IPA: /prəˈskrɪpʃən/

KK: /prəˈskrɪpʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of officially forbidding something or declaring it illegal.

Example: The proscription of certain books led to a heated debate about freedom of speech.

proscriptive

IPA: /prəˈskrɪp.tɪv/

KK: /prəˈskrɪp.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to rules or laws that forbid certain actions or behaviors.

Example: The proscriptive policies of the organization limit what employees can do during work hours.

prosecution

IPA: //prəˈsɪkjuːʃən//

KK: /prɑːsɪˈkjuːʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of bringing someone to court to face criminal charges, or the legal team that does this.

Example: The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant in the trial.

prosecutor

IPA: //ˈprɒsɪkjuːtə//

KK: /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

noun

Definition: A person who brings legal cases against someone in a court, usually in criminal cases.

Example: The prosecutor presented strong evidence to support the charges against the defendant.

prosecutorial

IPA: /ˌprɒsɪkjuˈtɔːrɪəl/

KK: /prɑːsɪkjuˈtɔːriəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of bringing someone to trial for a crime.

Example: The prosecutorial team worked hard to gather evidence for the case.

proselyte

IPA: /ˈprɒs.ə.laɪt/

KK: /ˈprɒs.ə.laɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To try to persuade someone to change their beliefs or religion.

Example: He decided to proselyte and share his faith with others.

noun

Definition: A person who has recently changed their beliefs or religion, often joining a new faith or cause.

Example: After studying various religions, she became a proselyte to Buddhism.

transitive verb

Definition: To convert someone to a different religion or belief.

Example: He tried to proselyte his friends to his new faith.

proselytism

IPA: /ˈprɒs.ə.lɪ.tɪ.zəm/

KK: /prɑːsəˌlɪtɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The act of trying to persuade someone to change their beliefs, especially in religion.

Example: The church is known for its active proselytism, seeking to convert new members.

proselytization

IPA: /ˌprɒs.ə.lɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /prɑːˌsɛlɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of trying to persuade someone to change their beliefs, especially in religion or politics.

Example: The proselytization of new members is a key part of the organization's mission.

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