decriminalize
Use Decriminalize in a sentence
ə verb (used with object), de·crim·i·nal·ized, de·crim·i·nal·iz·ing.
to eliminate criminal penalties for or remove legal restrictions against: to decriminalize marijuana.
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decriminalize or decriminalise (diːˈkrɪmənəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| (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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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
decriminalize
1963, "to reform a criminal," back-formation from decriminalization. Meaning "to make legal something that formerly had been illegal" was in use by 1970 (there are isolated instances back to 1867).
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Example sentences
He said this would decriminalize the offense, but violators could still be cited for violations.
The measure would decriminalize simple marijuana possession.
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