Ban: meaning, definitions and examples
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ban
[ bæn ]
legal
An official or legal prohibition.
Synonyms
embargo, prohibition, restriction
Examples of usage
- The government issued a ban on smoking in public places.
- The ban on single-use plastics has helped reduce pollution.
Translations
Translations of the word "ban" in other languages:
🇵🇹 proibir
- banir
- interdição
🇮🇳 प्रतिबंध
🇩🇪 verbot
🇮🇩 larangan
🇺🇦 заборона
🇵🇱 zakaz
🇯🇵 禁止 (kinshi)
🇫🇷 interdiction
🇪🇸 prohibición
🇹🇷 yasak
🇰🇷 금지 (geumji)
🇸🇦 حظر
🇨🇿 zákaz
🇸🇰 zákaz
🇨🇳 禁止 (jìnzhǐ)
🇸🇮 prepoved
🇮🇸 bann
🇰🇿 тыйым салу
🇬🇪 აკრძალვა
🇦🇿 qadağa
🇲🇽 prohibición
Word origin
The word 'ban' originated from the Old English word 'bannan', meaning 'to summon, command, proclaim'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the idea of prohibiting or outlawing certain actions or items. The concept of bans has been prevalent in various societies throughout history, often used by authorities to regulate behavior or trade.