criminalise
- a variation of criminalize.
Example Sentences
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Of Africa's 54 countries, only about 20 do not currently criminalise same-sex relations.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
The sanctions will block any assets that the RDF or the four officers hold in the United States and criminalise any financial transactions with them.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
Then-Defence Secretary Ben Wallace made an application to the High Court on 1 September 2023, seeking an injunction which would criminalise making the leak public.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2025
Last week the Scottish government said it would not bring forward planned legislation to criminalise misogyny before next year's election.
From BBC ● May 6, 2025
It notes that many laws criminalise "routine, everyday actions".
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2025
