jurisdictions on possession of some weapons, smoking, and narcotic drugs are enacted to exert control over the general public. See also Ban (medieval) Censure and Excommunication, which may result in a ban pursuant to religious law Export restriction Herem (censure), a ban pursuant to Jewish law Homo sacer and the sovereign state of exception List of banned books List of banned computer and video games List of banned films List of banned political parties List of people subject to banning orders under apartheid List of websites blocked in China Ostracism Prohibition—usually referring to historical and current laws regulating prohibition of alcohol Shunning practiced in the Amish community Use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport References External links Punishments Regulation