Prohibited, excluded, or blocked from entry or participation. Characterized by having bars or stripes as markings.
From 'bar,' ultimately from Old French 'barre' meaning 'rod' or 'barrier.' The past participle form developed meanings of both physical obstruction and legal prohibition, reflecting the dual nature of barriers.
The connection between physical bars (like prison bars) and prohibition (being barred from something) shows how concrete architectural features became abstract legal concepts. A 'barred' window keeps things in, while being 'barred' from a place keeps you out.
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