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decriminalize
(redirected from Decriminalised)

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de·crim·i·nal·ize  (d-krm-n-lz)
tr.v. de·crim·i·nal·ized, de·crim·i·nal·iz·ing, de·crim·i·nal·iz·es
To reduce or abolish criminal penalties for: decriminalize the use of marijuana.
de·crimi·nal·i·zation (-l-zshn) n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.decriminalize - make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized"
decriminalise, legalise, legalize, legitimate, legitimatise, legitimatize, legitimise, legitimize
countenance, permit, allow, let - consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"
monetise, monetize - give legal value to or establish as the legal tender of a country; "They monetized the lira"
criminalise, illegalise, illegalize, outlaw, criminalize - declare illegal; outlaw; "Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S."


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