illegalize Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb declare illegal; outlaw
    criminalize; illegalise; outlaw; criminalise.
    • Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S.

WordNet

Il*le"gal*ize transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Illegalized ; present participle & verbal noun Illegalizing
Definitions
  1. To make or declare illegal or unlawful.

Webster 1913