Definition of decriminalization Decriminalization
/dikɹɪˌmʌnʌlʌzejˈʃʌn/ - [deekrimunuluzeyshun] -
We found 3 definitions of decriminalization from 3 different sources.
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British English
decriminalisation - /dɪkɹˌɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/
American English
decriminalization - /dikɹɪˌmʌnʌlʌzejˈʃʌn/
What does decriminalization mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: decriminalizations |
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| decriminalization - legislation that makes something legal that was formerly illegal | ||
| decriminalisation | ||
| criminalisation, criminalization legislation that makes something illegal; "the criminalization of marijuana" | ||
| lawmaking, legislating, legislation the act of making or enacting laws | ||
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Wiktionary 
- decriminalization (Noun)
The act of making a previously illegal activity no longer treatable as a criminal offence .
Part of speech
🔤- decriminalization, noun, singular of decriminalizations.
