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criminalize
verb [T] (UK usually criminalise) /ˈkrɪm.ɪ.nə.laɪz/Definition
› to make something illegal: The law has criminalized prostitution but not got rid of it.Legislation and law-making
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Synonyms and related words:
- abolish verb
- abrogate verb
- amend verb
- amendment noun
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- assemblywoman noun
- constitution noun (LAWS)
- constitutional adjective (LAWS)
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