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decriminalize

de·crim·i·nal·ize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dee-krim-uh-nl-ahyz]
    • /diˈkrɪm ə nlˌaɪz/
    • /ˌdiːˈkrɪm.ɪ.nə.laɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dee-krim-uh-nl-ahyz]
    • /diˈkrɪm ə nlˌaɪz/

Definitions of decriminalize word

  • verb decriminalize When a criminal offence is decriminalized, the law changes so that it is no longer a criminal offence. 3
  • verb decriminalize to remove (an action) from the legal category of criminal offence 3
  • verb transitive decriminalize to eliminate or reduce the legal penalties for (a specified crime) 3
  • verb with object decriminalize to eliminate criminal penalties for or remove legal restrictions against: to decriminalize marijuana. 1
  • noun decriminalize Cease by legislation to treat (something) as illegal. 1
  • transitive verb decriminalize make sth legal 1
See all 7 definitions of decriminalize

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Origin of decriminalize

First appearance:

before 1965
One of the 2% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1965-70; de- + criminal + -ize

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Parts of speech for Decriminalize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Decriminalize

decriminalize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

decriminalize usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for decriminalize

verb decriminalize

  • legitimize — to make legitimate.
  • sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
  • regulate — to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.: to regulate household expenses.
  • allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
  • permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
All 9 Synonyms of decriminalize

Antonyms for decriminalize

verb decriminalize

  • disapprove — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
  • refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
  • deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
  • reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
  • disallow — to refuse to allow; reject; veto: to disallow a claim for compensation.
All 6 Antonyms of decriminalize

Top questions with decriminalize

  • what does decriminalize mean?
  • what does it mean to decriminalize marijuana?

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