What does the cryptic crossword clue "Forbid one to leave peaceful meal (7)" mean?

The definition is "meal". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAN (synonym="BAN") + QU (synonym="QU") + ET (synonym="ET") = BANQUET; definition: "meal" The answer is BANQUET.

Forbid one to leave peaceful meal (7)

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