BAN

• (noun) a decree that prohibits something

  synonyms : prohibition , proscription

• (noun) a bachelor's degree in nursing

  synonyms : bachelor of arts in nursing

• (noun) an official prohibition or edict against something

  synonyms : banning , forbiddance , forbidding

• (noun) 100 bani equal 1 leu in Romania

• (noun) 100 bani equal 1 leu in Moldova

• (verb) prohibit especially by legal means or social pressure

  "Smoking is banned in this building"

• (verb) forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)

  synonyms : censor

  Many sections in the film were censored before its release. -added by Aswathy_inlas

• (verb) expel from a community or group

  synonyms : banish , blackball , cast out , ostracise , ostracize , shun

  He was ostracized by the community after his shameful act. -added by naila_inlas

• (verb) ban from a place of residence, as for punishment

  synonyms : banish

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