1. plural of 'ban'; a prohibition or official order forbidding something
Usage: standard plural form
2. in some South Asian contexts, a unit of currency or a monetary term
Usage: regional; less common in standard English

Examples

• The government imposed several bani on the import of certain goods.
• Multiple bani were lifted after the trade agreement was signed.
• The bani on plastic bags have reduced environmental waste.
• International bani against the country were gradually removed.
• New bani on smoking in public spaces took effect last month.