The ban
Example: The ban prevents certain actions under specific conditions
Definition
"The ban" refers to an official or legal prohibition that prevents certain actions, behaviors, or items under specific conditions. It is a restriction imposed by authority to control or forbid activities deemed undesirable or harmful.
Etymology
The phrase "the ban" comes from the Old English word 'bann,' which meant a proclamation or command, particularly one that forbade or restricted certain actions. Over time, it evolved to mean an official or legal prohibition. Did you know that 'ban' originally referred to a public summons or proclamation before it took on the meaning of prohibition?
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"The ban" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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