Verb
declare illegal; outlaw
treat as a criminal
Source: WordNetMarijuana is criminalized in the U.S. Source: Internet
Activists say Facebook can be an essential tool for LGBT+ people in the Arab world, where many face an oppressive legal and social atmosphere, and vague laws against indecency are often used to criminalize sexual activity. Source: Internet
Anti-money laundering measures by region Many jurisdictions adopt a list of specific predicate crimes for money laundering prosecutions, while others criminalize the proceeds of any serious crimes. Source: Internet
As part of his reign of terror against Americans who dare to dissent and stand up to him, Trump is trying to criminalize dissent. Source: Internet
As has been true with each of these indictments, the government is seeking to criminalize normal journalistic practices. Source: Internet
Abolish Abortion Act, proposed by Arlington Republican Tony Tinderholt, also of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, would criminalize abortion at any stage and charge women and providers with a felony, without exemption for rape or incest. Source: Internet