transitive verb banned, banning ban′·ning

1. to prohibit, as by official order, from doing, using, appearing, happening, etc.; forbid; censor to ban fraternities, to ban a book
2. Archaic to curse; condemn

Etymology: ME bannen < OE bannan, to summon, proclaim < ban, a command < IE base *bha-, to speak: see phono-

noun

1. in medieval times, a proclamation, esp. an official calling of vassals to arms
2. an excommunication or condemnation by church authorities
3. a curse
4. an official order forbidding something; prohibition
5. strong public disapproval or condemnation intended to prevent something
6. a sentence or decree of outlawry

Etymology: ME < the v.; also < OFr ban, decree < OHG bann