Legal Definitions - bannitio

bannitio

Bannitio is a Latin word that means expulsion by a public proclamation or banishment. It refers to the act of forcing someone to leave a place or community by making a public announcement or decree.

1. In ancient Rome, bannitio was a common punishment for those who committed serious crimes. The person would be banished from the city and forced to live outside its walls.

2. During the Middle Ages, bannitio was used by the church to excommunicate people who went against its teachings. They would be banned from participating in religious ceremonies and events.

These examples illustrate how bannitio was used to remove individuals from a community or society as a form of punishment or exclusion.