policize

/pəˈlɪsaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

To make or declare something a policy, especially in an official or authoritative way.

“The government decided to policize the new environmental regulations nationwide.”

2. noun

The act or process of making or declaring something a policy, especially in an official or authoritative way.

“The policization of the new law caused controversy among the public.”

Synonyms

  • institutionalize
  • legislate

Antonyms

  • abolish
  • decriminalize