Vocabulary Entry

banning

|verb • noun

verb

To prohibit or forbid something formally.

Example Sentences

"The school is banning cell phones in classrooms."

"The government decided to ban smoking in public places."

"They are banning the use of plastic bags to reduce waste."

noun

Example Sentences

"The banning of plastic straws has sparked a lot of debate."

"Their banning of the controversial book was met with outrage."

"The city council discussed the banning of fireworks during the dry season."