Cryptic crossword clue
Bans variant form of bishop it captures rook

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PROHIBITS

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The straight part
We know that "Bans" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case bans = prohibits.
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 PROHIBITS mean?

PROHIBITS verb
  1. To forbid, disallow, or proscribe officially; to make illegal or illicit.

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