Illegalize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈliːɡəlʌɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Illegalize is a verb meaning To make illegal; to prohibit by law, to criminalize.
Meaning
To make illegal; to prohibit by law, to criminalize.
Example Sentences
Only as recently as 1991 was the rape by a husband of his wife illegalised.
Although slavery had been illegalized by 1870, fundamental prejudice could not be legislated away.
A 1908 Act illegalised the teagle, a particularly nasty snare of baited hooks joined by strings which was put out to attract birds during hard weather.
Word Forms
- illegalizes
- illegalizing
- illegalized
- illegalise
Synonyms for illegalize
Depending on context, synonyms include outlaw, criminalize.
Antonyms for illegalize
Common opposites include legalize, legitimate, legitimize, legitimatize, decriminalize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include outlaw, criminalize, prohibit, illegalise, delegalize, delegitimize.
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