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bans

American  
[banz] / bænz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)
  1. banns.


bans British  
/ bænz /

plural noun

  1. a variant spelling of banns

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Disneyland, which drew more than 17 million domestic and international visitors last year, bans unauthorized events, speeches and the display of banners, including any sign “as part of a demonstration.”

From Los Angeles Times

While other countries may not have issued formal or complete airspace bans, many have shut airports, while some airlines have halted operations in response.

From The Wall Street Journal

To be clear, the airport’s “bans” are actually intended as something of a joke.

From MarketWatch

To be clear, the airport’s “bans” are actually intended as something of a joke.

From MarketWatch

The reliance on biometrics and cryptocurrency has generated negative publicity and regulatory pushback, however, including headline-making bans in some countries over concerns about data security.

From The Wall Street Journal