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Definition ban in British English

ban verb

[transitive] verb
/bæn/
1

to say officially that people must not do, sell, or use something

Example

The book was banned from school libraries.

Example

They signed agreements banning the use of chemical weapons.

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2

to say officially that someone is not allowed to do something

Example

He was banned for three months for driving with no insurance.

Example

She was banned from competing for two years after failing a drugs test.

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Definition ban in British English