词汇 criminalization 在中文的含义

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criminalization

US /ˌkrɪm.ə.nəl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkrɪm.ɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

名词

刑事化

the act of making something illegal, or the state of being made illegal

示例:
The criminalization of drug use has led to overcrowded prisons.
吸毒的刑事化导致监狱人满为患。
There is a debate about the criminalization of certain behaviors.
关于某些行为的刑事化存在争议。