outlawing
out-law-ing
verb
Making something illegal or officially prohibiting its existence or use.
"The government is outlawing single-use plastics."
noun
The official act or process of making something illegal or forbidden by law.
"The outlawing of fox hunting caused much debate."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: felon, crook, malefactor, outlaw, criminal, illegalize, criminalize, illegalise, criminalise
Antonyms: decriminalise, decriminalize, legalise, legalize, legitimate, legitimatise, legitimatize, legitimise, legitimize