banning

/ˈbænɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of officially prohibiting something.
    • There was a public debate about the banning of certain books.
    • The banning of single-use plastics has helped reduce waste.
    • The government announced the banning of smoking in public parks.
Synonyms
verb
  1. Present participle of ban; officially or legally prohibiting something.
    • The committee is banning the sale of unsafe toys.
    • The school is banning cell phones during class.
    • They are banning the use of plastic bags in the store.
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