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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Or even just 62 years to the Civil Rights Act, which outlawed segregation.
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The ordinance that restricts yoga instruction at city parks does not outlaw teaching other subjects including tai chi and Shakespeare, the city has conceded in court proceedings.
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A number of Russian regions have banned the use of large canisters that hold around five gallons to prevent fuel hoarding.
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Twenty-seven states currently have laws banning trans girls and women from participating against cisgender women and girls.
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“Illegalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illegalize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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