ban
This term carries a heavy weight of authority and permanence, typically implying a legal or institutional mandate rather than a personal preference. It suggests a hard line that cannot be crossed without facing penalties, often evoking a sense of exclusion or censorship. As a noun, the word is used for both general prohibitions and specific punishments. While it is generally countable, it frequently appears in the singular to describe a broad policy, such as a travel ban or a weapons ban.
Meanings
To officially or legally prohibit something from being done, used, or published.
"The government decided to ban smoking in all public buildings."
To forbid a person from entering a place or participating in an activity as a punishment.
"The athlete was banned from competing for two years due to doping."
An official or legal prohibition of something.
"There is a temporary ban on all non-essential travel to the region."