debank

American  

[dee-bangk] / diˈbæŋk /

verb (used with object)

debanking, debanked

1. to deny (a person or group) access to banking facilities due to supposed risks associated with that person or group.

2. to close banking facilities in (a specific area or community).

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verb (used without object)

debanking, debanked

1. to give up a banking license, often in order to avoid certain regulations or to expand into other markets.

Other Word Forms

• debanked adjective
• debanking noun

Example Sentences

Attempting to introduce witness Steve DelBianco of NetChoice, he said: “Mr. Steve, uh, DeBank — this is not going to be my day.”

From Washington Post

Ms deBank also said the withdrawal of some one-day Travelcards in London would mean "a massive increase for some people and will affect outer London and non-regular travellers particularly".

From BBC

Jo deBank, of customer watchdog London TravelWatch, said the hikes in the capital were "staggeringly large" and would "hit Londoners hard".

From BBC