English dictionary
banns
/b/&/nz/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a public announcement of a proposed marriage
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Notice of a proposed marriage, proclaimed in a church, or other place prescribed by law, in order that any person may object, if he knows of just cause why the marriage should not take place.
Source: webster1913