Decriminalisation

World English Dictionary
decriminalize or decriminalise (diːˈkrɪmənəˌlaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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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decriminalisation

noun
legislation that makes something legal that was formerly illegal [syn: decriminalization] [ant: criminalisation
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