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noun

• a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature

• an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

adjective satellite

• forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

• excluded from use or mention

28%6Proscribed
adjective satellite

• forbidden by law

28%9Proscribed by Jewish religious regulations
adjective satellite

• not conforming to dietary laws

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