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View synonyms for decriminalize

decriminalize

[ dee-krim-uh-nl-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, de·crim·i·nal·ized, de·crim·i·nal·iz·ing.
  1. to eliminate criminal penalties for or remove legal restrictions against:

    to decriminalize marijuana.

decriminalize

/ diːˈkrɪmənəˌlaɪz /

verb

  1. tr to remove (an action) from the legal category of criminal offence

    to decriminalize the possession of marijuana

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Derived Forms

  • ˌdecriminaliˈzation, noun

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Other Words From

  • de·crimi·nal·i·zation noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of decriminalize1

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70; de- + criminal + -ize

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Example Sentences

The World Health Organization recommends that countries decriminalize sex work.

He once ran for sheriff of Pitkin County, Colorado, on the Freak Power ticket, promising to decriminalize drugs.

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