Meaning Of The Word Decriminalize

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What's The Definition Of Decriminalize?

decriminalize
verb: When a criminal offence is decriminalized, the law changes so that it is no longer a criminal offence.

decriminalize in American English
to eliminate or reduce the legal penalties for (a specified crime)
transitive verb: to eliminate criminal penalties for or remove legal restrictions against

decriminalize in British English
verb: to remove (an action) from the legal category of criminal offence

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