Obs. [a. It. (and Sp.) bando = med.L. bannum BAN.] A public proclamation.
1598. Barret, Theor. Warres, IV. i. 118. The Commaunds, lawes, and bandos of the high Generall.
1642. Shirley, Sisters, V. ii. The last bando—‘He that can bring Frapolo, the chief bandit … Shall have free pardon.’
