Word
banning
Phoneticsban·ning
US/ˈbænɪŋ/
UK/bˈænɪŋ/
Definition
n. the act of officially forbidding something or making it illegal.
n. the formal act of prohibiting something by law or official decree.
Examples
“The banning of plastic bags helped reduce local litter.”
“The school board's banning of certain books led to a heated debate among parents and teachers.”
“The sudden banning of the chemical caused significant disruption in the manufacturing sector, forcing companies to seek expensive alternatives on short notice.”
Examples
simple
“The banning of plastic bags helped reduce local litter.”
contextual
“The school board's banning of certain books led to a heated debate among parents and teachers.”
complex
“The sudden banning of the chemical caused significant disruption in the manufacturing sector, forcing companies to seek expensive alternatives on short notice.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate the subject being prohibited.
Real-World Examples
“The party says it would pay for its plans by banning all foreign students from accessing taxpayer-funded loans and stopping what the party calls "Mickey Mouse degrees".” “Nineteen states have passed right-to-dry laws that prevent HOAs from banning outdoor clotheslines.”