Banishment
/ˈbæn.ɪʃ.mənt/noun
The act of forcing someone to leave a place or country, usually as a punishment.
Did you know?The ancient ban was a spoken proclamation carrying legal force, linking banishment to public declarations, outlawry, and even the word banns.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
Proto-Germanic
*bannan
“To proclaim, command, or order publicly”
Old English
Old English
bannan
“To summon, proclaim, or command”
Old French
Old French
banir
“To banish, outlaw, or expel by public decree”
Middle English
Middle English
banishen
“To drive into exile or place under a ban”
15th Century
English
banishment
“The act or punishment of sending someone into exile”
Modern English
English
banishment
“Forced removal from a place or country”