Ban (verb)

1. Officially or legally prohibit.
2. Prohibit the use, performance, or release of (something), typically by legal means.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french ban "proclamation", "summons", of germanic origin; related to german banne "ban, curse", also to bind.

Examples:

1. The city banned smoking in all public places.
2. The government banned the use of plastic bags.
3. The school banned students from using cellphones during class.
4. The company banned the employee from accessing the building.
5. The organization banned the use of pesticides on its properties.