outright ban
collocation in Englishmeaningsofoutrightandban
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outright
adjective[before noun]
uk/ˈaʊt.raɪt/us/ˈaʊt.raɪt/
complete:
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ban
noun[C]
uk/bæn/us/bæn/
an official order that prevents something ...
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(Definition ofoutrightandbanfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofoutright ban
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There is nooutrightbanon nonregistered persons practising medicine.
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What it does mean, however, is that there are clear adverse effects of anoutrightban.
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Anoutrightbanis perhaps impossible.
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We much prefer that to anoutrightban.
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I understand that anoutrightbanwas not envisaged.
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I believe that we should have anoutrightban.
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Therefore, safety can only be achieved with anoutrightban.
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That will be more effective than seeking anoutrightban.
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There should be anoutrightbanon the genetic manipulation of food.
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On each occasion there has been a clear majority in favour of anoutrightban.
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In some cases it might even mean that one needs to press for anoutrightban.
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I do not consider that it would be appropriate to enact anoutrightbanon hunting.
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I am not anti-fireworks, and do not favour anoutrightban.
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I will vote for anoutrightbanon hunting with dogs.
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The second option was anoutrightbanon silicone breast implants.
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Why is there anoutrightbanon hare hunting and deer hunting?
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Although anoutrightbanon the adding of ammonia or ammonia compounds would have been preferable.
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I see the solid block of anoutrightbanas being very different from a compromise.
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I very much hope that theoutrightbanwill not go to the other place.
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Regulation can never amount to anoutrightbanof any type of expression that can be consumed by the individual without direct and immediate harm to others.
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Rather than anoutrightban, they suggest a balanced approach is required, one that does not leave information entirely to the drug industry to inform patients about medicines.
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They also imposed anoutrightbanon gatherings and strikes.
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He is also considering anoutrightbanon election posters.
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How does he make the leap from non-compliance with a convention or directive to anoutrightban?
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They argue that that is much easier to swallow than the stiff medicine of anoutrightban.
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