Ban
/bæn/
Definitions
- (n.) An official or legal prohibition against something.
The government imposed a ban on smoking in public places.
- (v.) To officially or legally prohibit something.
The city council decided to ban plastic bags.
Forms
- bans
- banned
- banning
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Commentary
Use 'ban' to denote formal, authoritative prohibition; in drafting, specify the scope and duration clearly.
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