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usually uncountable, plural ascriptions
The act, or an instance, of ascribing a quality, characteristic, quotation, artistic work, or other thing to someone or something. quotations examples
And was thy breathA pure and sweet ascription to His praise?
1846, Lydia Sigourney, Voice of Flowers, The Winter Hyacinth, page 7
Since antiquity, Jewish tradition has softened the image by interpreting the word [zonah] as "innkeeper," one who "provides food" (/zun/). There is no reason, however, to doubt the ascription of harlotry.
2001, David L. Lieber, Jules Harlow, Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary
(sociology) The stratification of people according to inborn characteristics (such as race or sex) outside of their control.