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Definition of illegalization

illegalization

/ɪˌliːɡələˈzeɪʃən/
(UK: illegalisation)
il · le · gal · i · za · tion
Adverb:illegally
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Plural:illegalizations
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Adjective:illegal
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illegalization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of making something unlawful or forbidden by law, or the state of being declared illegal.

Example

"The sudden illegalization of the chemical prompted factories to seek safer alternatives immediately."

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• Rhymes for illegalization

• Nearby Words

illadopsis
illegal
illegality
illegalization
illegalize
illegally
illegibility

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Illegalization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/illegalization
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