de·crim·i·nal·ize (d -kr m  -n-l z )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·crim i·nal·i·zation (-l-z shn) n. |
decriminalize, decriminalise [diːˈkrɪmənəˌlaɪz]
vb
(Law) (tr) to remove (an action) from the legal category of criminal offence to decriminalize the possession of marijuana
decriminalization , decriminalisation n
de•crim•i•nal•ize (diˈkrɪm ə nlˌaɪz)
v.t. -ized, -iz•ing.
to eliminate criminal penalties for: to decriminalize marijuana.
[1965–70, Amer.]
de•crim`i•nal•i•za′tion, n.
Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | decriminalize - make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized" 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." |
Translations
decriminalize [diːˈkrɪmɪnəlaɪz] decriminalise (British) vt [+ cannabis, drugs, homosexuality, prostitution] → dépénaliser
Prostitution should be decriminalized → La prostitution devrait être dépénalisée.
Prostitution should be decriminalized → La prostitution devrait être dépénalisée.
decriminalize
vt → entkriminalisieren
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