criminalize

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : To make an activity illegal by law; to outlaw : The action of declaring something a criminal offense through legislation or legal process. To treat or regard someone as a criminal : The act of stigmatizing or prosecuting a person as if they were a criminal. Usage Examples Verb (to outlaw) : The new law will criminalize the possession of certain substances. Many activists argue...