Criminalization
Pronunciation: /ˌkrɪmənələˈzeɪʃən/
Criminalization (noun)
- The process of deciding that an action should be treated as a crime under the law.
- A change in rules so that people who do something are punished by courts instead of only facing other consequences.
Examples
- Criminalization can turn a minor act into a punishable offense.
- The policy supports criminalization to deter harmful behavior.