an official prohibition or edict against something
"The city council's new banning of fireworks in downtown has caused a stir among local residents who want to celebrate New Year's Eve traditionally."
The act by which something is banned; a prohibition.
"The new banning on fireworks in the city center has caused frustration among local residents who wanted to celebrate the holiday."
present participle of ban
"The city council is banning single-use plastic bags starting next month to reduce waste."
A surname.
"The old family tree included several Bannings who had migrated westward in the 1800s."