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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There’s currently no federal law prohibiting speculative ticketing, though some states such as Maryland and Oregon have outlawed the practice.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026 -
The government outlawed the group after activists broke into a Royal Air Force base in June 2025 to protest British military support for Israel’s military offensive against Hamas in Gaza, which killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Last week, the UK government banned social media for under-16s starting next year, modeling its restrictions on those set by the Australian government in December.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
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Authorities also banned alcohol consumption in several areas placed under the highest heat alert, including Paris, citing public safety concerns.—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
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“Illegalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illegalized. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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