Banned
/ˈbænd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Prohibited by law or official regulation.
The sale of alcohol to minors is banned in most countries.
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Commentary
Usually used as a past participle adjective to indicate legal prohibition; clarity comes from specifying the scope and authority of the ban.
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