Banning and Sanction

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Banning noun - The act of ordering that something not be done or used.

Usage example: the banning of the use of foul language at town council meetings was long overdue

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Sanction is an antonym for banning.

Nearby Word: banned

Sanction noun - The approval by someone in authority for the doing of something.

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Banning is an antonym for sanction.

Nearby Words: sanctioned, sanctity, sanctioning

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