Illegalise (Verb)
Meaning
Declare illegal; outlaw; "Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S.".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- Many countries still continue to illegalise same-sex marriages despite international pressure for change.
- Their efforts eventually led to a landmark case that sought to illegalise racial segregation in public schools.
- The government has vowed to illegalise the sale of tobacco products near schools to protect the health of minors.
- Animal rights groups have been campaigning for years to illegalise animal testing for cosmetics worldwide.
- Activists are working tirelessly to illegalise child marriage in various countries around the world where the practice is still prevalent.