criminalization

criminalization (krim-[schwa]-n[schwa]l-[schwa]-zay-sh[schwa]n), n.

1. The act or an instance of making a previously lawful act criminal, usu. by passing a statute. Cf. DECRIMINALIZATION; CIVILIZATION. [Cases: Criminal Law

3. C.J.S. Affray § 14; Criminal Law§ 19.]

2. The process by which a person develops into a criminal.

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词条贡献者

资深译员姚坚，毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学，专注翻译各种与私募资本有关的法律文件。