The phrase "possible ban" means that something might be prohibited or not allowed in the future, but it has not been decided or put into effect yet. Full definition
Sales of diesel vehicles have been on a sharp decline for the past year due in part to rising taxes and possible bans looming. (cheersandgears.com)
The European Securities Market Authority, the supranational financial regulator in the European Union, has published a statement in which it admitted possible ban on sale and marketing of contracts for difference, whose basic asset is cryptocurrency. (coinfox.info)
The Australian Beverages Council, representing the Australian energy drink industry, has today issued a clarification on the use of the term «energy drink» in light of the recent coverage of an AFL footballer facing possible bans after consuming a drink that contained a banned substance. (australianbeverages.org)