1. the present participle of illegalize; the act of making something illegal or against the law
Usage: formal; typically used in legal, political, or policy contexts

Examples

• The government is illegalizing the sale of single-use plastics starting next year.
• Illegalizing certain drugs has been a cornerstone of drug policy for decades.
• Lawmakers are considering illegalizing the practice of price gouging during emergencies.
• The movement toward illegalizing child labor gained momentum in the 19th century.
• Critics argue that illegalizing homelessness does not address the root causes of poverty.
• Several countries are illegalizing conversion therapy for minors.