The Clue
Proscribed (5 letter answer)
The Answer
TABOO
Tags
Notes
The answer TABOO is seen frequently, appearing about once every 170 puzzles.
Related Clues
Ban
Banned
Forbidden
Impermissible
Inviolable
Prohibit
Prohibited
Prohibition
Proscription
Verboten
No-no
Off limits
Social restraint
Burping in public, e.g.
Don't do it
Just not done
See circled letters
Thou-shalt-not
It's just not done
Definition
TABOO as a noun:
1. (taboo, tabu) = a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
2. (taboo, tabu) = an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
TABOO as a verb:
1. declare as sacred and forbidden
TABOO as an adjective:
1. (forbidden, out, prohibited, proscribed, taboo, tabu, verboten) = excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"
2. (taboo, tabu) = forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands