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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This year, a bill that would have outlawed 7-OH failed to make it past the finish line after talks with the House.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2026 -
In the meantime, the council outlawed discrimination against polyamorous people and others in nontraditional family structures, such as multigenerational immigrant households.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Hence, a new Wi-Fi router designed in the US, but produced abroad, or vice versa, would be banned.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Although banned in Venezuela, mercury remains prevalent in mining areas, contaminating rivers and exposing workers and nearby communities to toxic effects.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Illegalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illegalized. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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