Definition of Decriminalize
Decriminalize
de·crim·i·nal·ize
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To remove or reduce the criminal penalties associated with an activity.
e.g. The government decided to decriminalize marijuana possession to reduce prison overcrowding.
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