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banning

/bænɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does banning mean?

verb

To officially prohibit or forbid something, or to exclude someone from a particular activity or group. To remove or take away something, such as a privilege or a right.

Example

"The government banned the sale of fireworks in the city due to noise complaints."

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