banning
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbænɪŋ// UK //bˈænɪŋ// ban·ning
n. the act of officially saying that something is not allowed. It is a formal way to stop people from doing or using something.
n. the act of officially or legally prohibiting something from being done, used, or seen. Often used in the context of legislative or institutional policy.
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.
Usage
Often functions as a gerund; frequently followed by the preposition 'of' to indicate the object being prohibited.