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decriminalization

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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.
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Noun1.decriminalization - legislation that makes something legal that was formerly illegal
decriminalisation
lawmaking, legislating, legislation - the act of making or enacting laws
criminalisation, criminalization - legislation that makes something illegal; "the criminalization of marijuana"
Translations
decriminalization [ˌdiːˈkrɪmɪnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən] N → despenalización f
decriminalization [ˌdiːkrɪmɪnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən] decriminalisation (British) n [cannabis, drugs, homosexuality, prostitution] → dépénalisation f
decriminalization
n → Entkriminalisierung f


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