Synonym: bar, block, exclude, forbid, obstruct, outlaw, prohibit, shut out. Antonym: approval, approve, consent, lessee, permission, permit, sanction. Similar words: band, urban, Cuban, husband, banker, banquet, abandon, banking. Meaning: [bæn] 
n. 1. a decree that prohibits something 2. 100 bani equal 1 leu in Moldova 3. 100 bani equal 1 leu in Romania 4. an official prohibition or edict against something 5. a bachelor's degree in nursing. v. 1. prohibit especially by legal means or social pressure 2. forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper) 3. ban from a place of residence, as for punishment 4. expel from a community or group.
n. 1. a decree that prohibits something 2. 100 bani equal 1 leu in Moldova 3. 100 bani equal 1 leu in Romania 4. an official prohibition or edict against something 5. a bachelor's degree in nursing. v. 1. prohibit especially by legal means or social pressure 2. forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper) 3. ban from a place of residence, as for punishment 4. expel from a community or group. 
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(211) An advertising ban will save many children from being misled into thinking smoking is a smart, sophisticated practice.
(212) They must somehow persuade Republicans to de-emphasize a constitutional ban in order to win allies outside of the antiabortion camp.
(213) Or that a comprehensive test ban might not be possible - even desirable - at some point in the future.
(214) The deal has angered environmentalists, who want a complete ban on peat extraction.
(215) A recently proposed federal ban on feeding animal protein to animals is encouraging, writes Rhodes, but has too many loopholes.
(216) I am increasingly convinced that a comprehensive test ban would be a big step to take in curbing proliferation.
(217) This did not have the authority of a ban, however.
(218) Whitehall's biggest potential ally is the United States, which is sending a large delegation to fight the ban.
(219) Cine Blitz International publisher Rajesh Mehra attacked the blanket ban.
(220) Only one in seven has a complete ban, Mr Stubbs said.
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(221) A test ban that could not inspire confidence would undermine stability and might even provoke a new arms race.
(222) For what other reason does he oppose a blanket advertising ban on tobacco?
(223) Would not an extension and strengthening of the nuclear test ban treaty be a means of helping the Soviet people?
(224) One of the most urgent measures is a blanket ban on all animal and bone meal in animal feed.