Definition of Decriminalization

to make a particular act no longer illegal by changing a law

Examples of Decriminalization in a sentence

The decriminalization of marijuana use has already taken place in several states, and even more areas will be making it legal soon.  🔊

A decriminalization statue was passed making it legal for gay men and women to marry if they so choose.  🔊

To make abortions safer, proponents of women’s rights pushed for the decriminalization of the procedure within the law.  🔊

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