ILLEGALIZE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

illegalize

verb

(ˌ)i(l)-ˈlē-gə-ˌlīz

Definition of illegalize

as in to outlaw

to make or declare contrary to the law a bill that would illegalize the private use of fireworks

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Recent Examples of illegalize Basis for the suit to illegalize the union, lawyers explained, is the difference in race between the participants. — sandiegouniontribune.com, 28 Feb. 2018 Rather than negotiating a political agreement, Madrid decided to illegalize Basque political parties allegedly linked with terrorism and to prosecute their leaders. — Sergi Pardos-Prado, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2017

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But Fidian’s job — and that of hundreds of other drivers, medallion owners and stable hands — is expected to be wiped out Thursday as the City Council is expected to outlaw the industry amid growing concerns over safety.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
For example, the City Council passed a bill in 2019 to outlaw the sale of foie gras within city limits.

— Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

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Now all ordinary cars, buses, taxis, private vehicles, (e-)bikes, scooters and pedicabs will be banned between Selfridges and Ikea by Great Portland Street.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026
Items listed from employee or family and friends sales are sometimes removed, but those sellers will not be banned from the platform.

— Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

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