Banned

/ˈbænd/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Prohibited by law or official regulation.
    The sale of alcohol to minors is banned in most countries.

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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