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criminalize

/ˈkrɪmənəˌlaɪz/ American
  • v. 使...成为犯罪, 定为非法
Definition
  • v. to make an action illegal by law
Example
Lawmakers voted to criminalize the sale of the dangerous substance.
议员们投票决定将销售这种危险物质的行为定为犯罪。