Definition

1. Noun:
   • An official prohibition or edict against something: "Banning" refers to the act of officially or formally forbidding something by authority, law, or decree.

Usage

• "Banning" is used as a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun) or a verbal noun. It specifically denotes the action or process of imposing a ban.
• It is often followed by the preposition "of" to specify what is being prohibited (e.g., "the banning of a substance").

Examples

• Noun:
  • The banning of single-use plastics is a key environmental policy.
  • They advocated for the banning of the controversial pesticide.
  • The new law resulted in the banning of smoking in all public parks.

Advanced Usage

• "lead to/call for a banning": to result in or demand an official prohibition.
  • The public outcry called for a banning of the harmful chemical.
• "enforce a banning": to ensure an official prohibition is obeyed.
  • The agency is responsible for enforcing the banning of illegal imports.

Variants and Related Words

• Ban (verb/noun): The base form. As a verb: to officially or legally prohibit. As a noun: an official prohibition.
  • The city will ban plastic bags. / A ban on plastic bags was enacted.
• Prohibition (noun): A formal act of forbidding; a law, rule, or order that prohibits something. (A close synonym for "banning").
• Forbiddance (noun): The act of forbidding. (A more formal synonym).

Synonyms

• Proscription: The action of forbidding something; an official ban.
• Embargo: An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
• Interdiction: The action of prohibiting or forbidding something.

Related Phrases

• Under a banning: Subject to an official prohibition.
  • The substance is under a banning in several countries.
• Face banning: To be at risk of being officially prohibited.
  • The product faces banning if it fails safety tests.

Noun

1. an official prohibition or edict against something