decriminalize

Meanings

• Verb

  To make an offense no longer a criminal offense.

  - "The use of marijuana was decriminalized in this state in 2012."
  - "Calls for the decriminalization of sex work have grown louder in recent years."

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Antonyms

criminalize

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Synonyms

legalize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with decriminalize
minimize , realize , organize

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Variants

List of all variants of decriminalize that leads to same result
decriminalization , decriminalizations , decriminalize , decriminalized , decriminalizes , decriminalizing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From decr- 'undo' + criminalize

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Trivia

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1. Decriminalization is not the same as legalization, which refers to the removal of all restrictions on an activity.

2. The first country to decriminalize marijuana was Portugal in 2001.

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Related Concepts

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1. Criminal law: A body of law that deals with offenses against the state and society, and the punishment of those who commit such offenses.

2. Criminal justice system: The agencies and processes of controlling and reducing crime and dealing with criminals, including law enforcement, courts, and correctional institutions.

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Culture

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Decriminalization is a significant social and political issue, often debated in the context of drug policy, reproductive rights, and criminal justice reform.

How to Memorize "decriminalize"

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   - Imagine a law being passed that removes the criminal status of a previously illegal act.

2. associate
   

   - Associate decriminalize with the idea of removing punishment and stigma.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember D-E-Criminalize: Decriminalize, Decriminalize, Decriminalize: Make it legal.

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