The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PROHIBIT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result PROHIBIT
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The straight part
We know that "Ban" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ban = prohibit.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PROHIBIT mean?
PROHIBIT verb- To forbid, disallow, or proscribe officially; to make illegal or illicit.