Word Finder - bans

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Prohibition.

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A public proclamation or edict; a summons by public proclamation. Chiefly, in early use, a summons to arms.

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Bans is common and ordinary amongst the Feudists, and signifies a proclamation, or any public notice.

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The gathering of the (French) king's vassals for war; the whole body of vassals so assembled, or liable to be summoned; originally, the same as arrière-ban: in the 16th c., French usage created a distinction between ban and arrière-ban, for which see the latter word.

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France was at such a Pinch..that they call'd their Ban and Arriere Ban, the assembling whereof had been long discussed, and in a manner antiquated.

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A curse or anathema.

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A pecuniary mulct or penalty laid upon a delinquent for offending against a ban, such as a mulct paid to a bishop by one guilty of sacrilege or other crimes.

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To summon; to call out.

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To anathematize; to pronounce an ecclesiastical curse upon; to place under a ban.

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To curse; to execrate.

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To prohibit; to interdict; to proscribe; to forbid or block from participation.

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Bare feet are banned in this establishment.

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To curse; to utter curses or maledictions.

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A unit measuring information or entropy based on base-ten logarithms, rather than the base-two logarithms that define the bit.

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A title used in several states in central and south-eastern Europe between the 7th century and the 20th century.

The bans had the right of coining money stamped with their own effigies, and hence arose the name of bani (centimes).

In 1878 he followed his thesis by a study called Les Cours royales Bans les Iles N ormandes.

Thousands of lecturers set to strike Czech government bans communists Cripes!

The Act governs hunting wild mammals with dogs in England and Wales, and bans all hare coursing.

Consistency should then lead environmentalists to demand bans on green manure!

The UN bans all exports from Iraq except under the oil-for-food program.

It was commonly believed that wearing a flannel bans around the waist under the shirt would prevent disease.

Any country that bans psyching of either conventional or weak bids will hate this, but I can see no impropriety.

Contrary to the United States, Switzerland bans the donation of eggs and human embryos, and also bans surrogate motherhood.

Creating missile Bans Negotiating missile nonproliferation treaties would involve several steps.

But the bans begun in the 1970s strike many Third Worlders as a particularly noxious example of Western paternalism.

A central dark bans broadens at the back to cover the final abdominal segments.

Secondly, we need higher fines, heavier license endorsements and bans for persistent speeders.

In the Tuna-Dolphin dispute, the US had imposed import bans on tuna caught by the use of dolphin setting with purse seine nets.

This resulted in the passing of sedition laws, including bans on free speech.

Under the DDA it is now unlawful for an employer to operate blanket bans on the recruitment of people with diabetes.

One of the benefits of using collected rain water is that it can be used with a hose pipe at any time regardless of hose pipe bans or restrictions in many areas.

California and the City of New York have bans in effect that cover all kinds of rechargeable batteries including the four types of cell phone batteries.

Similar bans followed in other cities across the nation.

One of the most recent laws passed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission mandates sturdier cribs and bans the drop-down side.

We've found that Ray Bans are a top choice for the stars--particularly the classic aviator and Wayfarer styles.

The GlassesCenter.com does not have the extensive collection of parts for Ray Bans that Sight Direct does, but they do offer replacement temples.

One, you can simply visit the store where you purchased your Ray Bans and ask the salesperson if they can help you.

If you are in need of replacement parts for your favorite pair of Ray Bans, don't despair as you do have a few different online sites you can turn to for assistance.

If Ray Bans should break within the one year coverage period due to manufacturer negligence, the company will repair the glasses.

The Product Care Program will ensure that your Ray Bans are repaired, but the cost for repairing the damage or replacing the glasses is completely on the customer.

If you do not want to take the chance of sending your Ray Bans in the mail back to the manufacturer for repair, some local stores may be able to help you out.

You could also try going to traditional eye care facilities such as Pearle Vision and Lenscrafters for repairs to your Ray Bans.

In most cases, repairing your Ray Bans is a good option and can save you money in the long run.

Otherwise, getting a quote on repairing your Ray Bans is certainly worthwhile.

For whatever reason, there just aren't that many online shopping sites that offer lenses that are specific to Ray Bans.

And while Sight Direct claims that these models are able to fit all Ray Bans, you may want to contact the company directly just to double check and make sure.

Finding replacement lenses for your Ray Bans is difficult, but it's not impossible.

You can also visit your local Ray Bans store, and in many cases, they can arrange to ship your product back to the manufacturer for repair--as long as the defect is covered by your warranty.

Finally, you can contact Ray Bans at 1-800-343-5594 to find details about warranty repairs and parts replacement.

Once the glasses arrive at Ray Bans, there is a processing fee of $12.50.

You also must include details such as your name, address, the nature of the repair, replacement or parts you need, and contact information so Ray Bans can provide you with a cost estimate.

Parts that relate specifically to the style of your Ray Bans, such as a missing piece of the frame, may be more difficult to come by.

Eyewear Repair can also provide replacement parts for Ray Bans.

Whether you choose a local store or an online site, the key is making sure your Ray Bans are repaired to your specifications.

Ray Bans are a stylish piece of eyewear and a great investment.

While Ray Bans are still made and new models are produced, vintage models have become highly collectible.

Each model of Ray Bans has a different look and was created for the style of the era.

Another great place to locate some classic Ray Bans is on eBay.

There is a chance that you might accidentally sit on your Ray Bans and break the frame, lose a nose pad, or scratch the lenses.

Most reputable sunglass shops, including Solstice and Sunglass Hut offer repair services for damaged Ray Bans.

Ray Bans are also a very popular brand on the course.

The front of the style is reminiscent of a pair of classic Ray Banswhile the arms of the frame, unlike those of some other styles, taper off into a distinctly curved shape.

Similarly, there are bans in place in Quebec and Newfoundland as well.

Here are a few of the countries that have bans on cell phone use while driving.