criminalise

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) : To make an activity or behavior illegal by law; to declare something a criminal offense and subject to legal penalties. Usage The verb criminalise is used to describe the legislative or judicial act of turning a previously legal or unregulated action into a crime. It is typically used in formal, legal, and political contexts. The direct object of the verb is the a...