Associations to the word «Criminalize»

Wiktionary

CRIMINALIZE, verb. (transitive) To make (something) a crime; to make illegal under criminal law; to ban.

Dictionary definition

CRIMINALIZE, verb. Treat as a criminal.
CRIMINALIZE, verb. Declare illegal; outlaw; "Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S.".

Wise words

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