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Act of making illegal
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criminalization
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. legislation that makes something illegal; "the criminalization of marijuana" [syn: criminalisation ] [ant: decriminalization , decriminalization ]
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Criminalization or criminalisation , in criminology , is "the process by which behaviors and individuals are transformed into crime and criminals". Previously legal acts may be transformed into crimes by legislation or judicial decision. However, there ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
alt. The act of making a previously legal activity illegal. n. The act of making a previously legal activity illegal.
Usage examples of criminalization.
We were shocked when he replied that he was not aware of any argument in favor of the legalization of marijuana, except to end the lunacy of criminalization for at worst a minor act.
I think people have the right to be fools, and that the criminalization of things like drugs was proven to be a failure during Prohibition.
The criminalization of marijuana has purposes and motives beyond concern over drugs.
As Hindu and Moslem groups, in addition to various Hindu castes, struggle for power outside the normal machinery of the state, they further invite the criminalization of politics, so India has become increasingly semianarchic.