illegalizing

verb

present participle of illegalize
as in outlawing
to make or declare contrary to the law a bill that would illegalize the private use of fireworks

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  1. outlawing
  2. banning
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  • Increasingly, schools are outlawing mobile phones — as Maryland did in May of this year — and digital detox retreats are rising in popularity.
    — Thu T. Nguyen, Baltimore Sun, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Southern Nevada has already dramatically reduced its use of Colorado River water by about 40% over the last 25 years, including by aggressively promoting the removal of thirsty grass and outlawing front-yard lawns for new subdivisions.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of outlawing
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  • Since 2020, though, the festival has been trying to promote a different image by banning displays of the Confederate flag, which some venders used to sell in bikini form.
    — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Even swing states such as Pennsylvania have adopted stricter, commonsense policies such as banning nondisclosure agreements and protecting energy bills.
    — Patrick McNamara, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of banning
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“Illegalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illegalizing. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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