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debanking noun[ U ] (alsode-banking)uk /ˌdiːˈbæŋ.kɪŋ/ us /ˌdiːˈbæŋ.kɪŋ/ the act by a bank of closing someone's account because they are regarded as a risk legally, financially, or to the bank's reputation: The government promised tougher rules on debanking to protect customers' freedom of speech. Unfortunately, the practice of de-banking without explanation or the possibility of appeal continues. He claimed that tens of thousands of small businesses were victims of debanking for no reason whatsoever. The increase in debanking sets a dangerous precedent for free speech and access to banking services. They promised new rules on "de-banking" amid reports that some banks may have closed customer accounts because of their political beliefs. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Banks anti-city apex bank bank balance bank manager bank statement banker building society cash drawer challenger bank clearing bank investment bank open an account pay something in pin quantitative easing statement stop a chequephrase the Bank of England the Square Mile |