proscriptive

prəˈskrɪptɪv
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Translation of proscriptive into German

Adjective

restrictive rules

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imposing restrictions or prohibitions according to norms
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  • The proscriptive regulations limited the use of plastic bags.Die restriktiven Vorschriften begrenzten die Verwendung von Plastiktüten.
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Synonyms and analogies of proscriptive in English

adj.prohibitiverestrictiveMore synonyms

Examples of proscriptive in a sentence

  • Proscriptive measures were implemented to control the situation.

Translations of "proscriptive" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
restriktivadj.

Some people may think that the rapporteur has not gone far enough in challenging the scope of the directive and there are others, mainly from industry, who think the directive too proscriptive and that it goes too far.

Einige mögen der Ansicht sein, dass der Berichterstatter nicht weit genug gegangen ist, insofern es um den Geltungsbereich der Richtlinie geht, andere wiederum, zumeist aus der Wirtschaft, meinen, die Richtlinie sei zu restriktiv und gehe zu weit.

vorschriftliche

His proscriptive attitude towards casual dress codes limited everyone's freedom to express themselves.

Seine vorschriftliche Haltung gegenüber informellen Dresscodes schränkte die Freiheit aller ein, sich auszudrücken.

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  • vorschreibenden

proscriptive: Examples and translations in context

Many proscriptive laws exist to ensure safety in the workplace.

Viele vorschriftliche Gesetze existieren, um die Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz zu gewährleisten.

Certain proscriptive laws prevent people from loitering around schools.

Bestimmte vorschriftliche Gesetze verhindern, dass Menschen in der Nähe von Schulen herumlungern.

Proscriptive laws regarding noise levels must be followed in residential areas.

Vorschriftliche Gesetze in Bezug auf Lärmbelästigung müssen in Wohngebieten befolgt werden.

Proscriptive measures against hate speech are crucial for a safe community environment.

Vorschriftliche Maßnahmen gegen Hassrede sind entscheidend für ein sicheres Gemeinschaftsumfeld.

Proscriptive norms in this culture dictate whom one can or cannot marry.

Vorschriftliche Normen in dieser Kultur bestimmen, wen man heiraten kann oder nicht.

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