What does the cryptic crossword clue "Repeated prohibition is applied to male for bad behaviour (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAR (synonym="repeated prohibition") + BAR (synonym="repeated prohibition") + IS (synonym="IS") + M (synonym="male") = BARBARISM The answer is BARBARISM.

Repeated prohibition is applied to male for bad behaviour (9)

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