pro·scrip·tive \-ptiv, -tēv also -təv\adjective Etymology: Latin proscriptus (past participle of proscribere) + English -ive : given to proscribing or serving to proscribe < a proscriptive tribunal > < a proscriptive law > • pro·scrip·tive·ly\-tə̇vlē\adverb • pro·scrip·tive·ness\-tivnə̇s\noun-es