criminalization

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/ˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/

Definition of criminalization

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The act of making a previously legal activity illegal, the act of making something a criminal offence.

“And of course, s/m players who participate in breath play will also be more vulnerable to criminalization under such a new law.”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The act of making a previously legal activity illegal, the act of making something a criminal offence.

“And of course, s/m players who participate in breath play will also be more vulnerable to criminalization under such a new law.”
(countable, uncountable)The act of turning someone into a criminal by making their activities illegal.

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From criminal + -ization or criminalize + -ation.

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