as in outlawed
to make or declare contrary to the law
a bill that would illegalize the private use of fireworks
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Reaching that destination took a lot of sacrifice and organizing over the many decades since slavery was originally outlawed in this country.
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Within a few years of Euromaidan, the Ukrainian government had outlawed Soviet symbols, including monuments to Lenin.
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When you're banned from a show — and if you guys know me, I'm banned from most of them.
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Florida cities ramped up their enforcement after Tallahassee banned public camping statewide in 2024, telling local governments to get people off their streets or risk lawsuits.
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“Illegalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illegalized. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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