Decriminalisation
World English Dictionary
decriminalize or decriminalise (diːˈkrɪmənəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to remove (an action) from the legal category of criminal offence: to decriminalize the possession of marijuana | |
| decriminalise or decriminalise | |
| —vb | |
| decriminali'zation or decriminalise | |
| —n | |
| decriminali'sation or decriminalise | |
| —n | |
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WordNet
| decriminalisation | |
noun | |
| legislation that makes something legal that was formerly illegal [syn: decriminalization] [ant: criminalisation] |
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Decriminalisation
is always a great word to know.
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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