Definition of Criminalize

to corrupt or make something against the law

Examples of Criminalize in a sentence

Ever since the protests turned violent, lawmakers have decided to criminalize any protests so that they would jail any protesters.  🔊

Because so many celebrities live there, California became the first state to criminalize stalking with jail sentences for the stalkers.  🔊

For many years every state decided to criminalize marijuana, but now several states are making it legal because they see the medical benefits of the drug.  🔊

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