Criminalization (Noun)
Meaning
Legislation that makes something illegal; "the criminalization of marijuana".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The new government has introduced legislation to fight against littering by criminalization of the act.
- In some countries, the criminalization of abortion has been criticized by human rights activists.
- The police force supports the criminalization of copyright piracy as a means to protect artists' rights.
- The state proposed a bill for the criminalization of texting while driving, due to the alarming number of accidents.
- Critics argue that the criminalization of certain recreational substances can have negative effects on public health and safety.