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ban

an official proclamation or public notice of prohibition.
Collins Dictionary of Law © W.J. Stewart, 2006

BAN, A proclamation, or public notice any summons or edict by which a thing is forbidden or commanded. Vide Bans of Matrimony; Proclamation; Cowell's Interp.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.
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Ban remains on launching housing schemes, distribution of pamphlets, wall-chalking, processions, loudspeakers, fireworks
He said Thailand imposed the ban on 23 types of Cambodian goods including pumpkins, garlic, red onions, chopping boards, pestle and mortars and torches.
"Upholding the ban on trade in tiger and rhino parts is a step in the right direction as this ban has been critical in conserving these iconic species.
A ban was also placed on the use of colouring in the preparation of sweets and other items.
A hosepipe ban is a restriction that prevents you from using a hosepipe, or similar apparatus, to:
In November 2017, the parliament voted to ban all animals in circuses and other travelling shows.
Not all states are trending toward banning bans, however.
It's not known if mayors will continue to enforce bans in their towns despite the ruling, but the court of public opinion continues to debate the issue worldwide.
In discussing freedom of expression and publication bans, the SCC noted that the traditional common law rule (established before the Charter was passed) governing publication bans--that there be a real and substantial risk of interference with the right to a fair trial--unfairly emphasized the right to a fair trial over freedom of expression.
A pupil aged about 15 in Rhondda Cynon Taf was banned for 31 days for pointing a laser at a police car from the bus, and 19 in the area received bans for opening the emergency exit while the vehicle was moving.
There were 104 bans handed out for physical assault and 12 for fighting, 32 for setting fire to something and 21 for opening emergency exits or rear doors while the vehicle was moving.
On a petition challenging lifting of the ban,the bench said,"these are not issues forced '