Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
delegalize
verb
/ˌdiːˈleɡəˌlaɪz/
Definition
To remove legal status or recognition from something; to make something that was previously legal, illegal.
Examples
- The government decided to delegalize the practice of gambling in certain areas.
- After the new regulations, many activities that were once legal have been delegalized.
- The movement aimed to delegalize various substances that were harmful to society.
Meaning
Delegalize refers to the action of eliminating the legal recognition or status of something, making it no longer permissible by law.
Synonyms
- Criminalize
- Outlaw
- Prohibit
- Invalidate
