decriminalization
Pronunciations (2)
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/diːˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/
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diːˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən
Noun
The act of making an activity or substance no longer criminalized (no longer a crime, subject to criminal penalties, to perform or possess). (Compare legalization, which often implies regulation.)
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the decriminalization of all plant-based psychedelics
Some opponents also said federal decriminalization would contribute to more death and injury from impaired drivers using marijuana.
The act of ceasing to treat a person as a criminal, by making their activities legal or no longer subjecting them to the criminal justice system (but instead possibly the mental healthcare system, etc).
Usage- Uncountable
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Most sex work feminists support either the legalization or the decriminalization of sex workers.
Noun
legislation that makes something legal that was formerly illegal
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decriminalisation