👉 Banning, in linguistics and other fields of communication theory, refers to a strategy or technique used by speakers of certain languages or dialects to prevent others from using certain words, phrases, or gestures. The term originated from the use of language control devices such as "banners" or "banquets," which were used to signal that someone was not allowed to speak in a particular area or to express a specific sentiment. The concept of banning has been applied in various fields, including literature