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Ross

I believe the answer is:

barred

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'blocked' is the definition.
('bar' can be a synonym of 'block')

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(Other definitions for barred that I've seen before include "Wouldn't allow" , "Refused access to, say pub" , "Precluded, obstructed" , "Refused entry to local pub" , "Prohibited" .)

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