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UK
/dɪkɹˌɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/
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NOUN
- legislation that makes something legal that was formerly illegal
How To Use decriminalisation In A Sentence
- In the concluding chapter, Jonnes takes issue with those who favor decriminalization or legalization of recreational drugs.
- Actually, Obama has advocated for the decriminalization of maryjane. Rob Kall: Phelps and Obama -- Leading the Way Towards Legalizing Marijuana
- Decriminalization of cocaine and heroin, for instance, would probably be stymied by this, whatever its merits might be in your own opinion.
- The success of terrorist organizations crime of laundering means the decriminalization of terrorist organizations black money that is got through illegal channels such as smuggling and drug trade.
- Prop. 19 would remove the nausea-inducing contradiction inherent in "decriminalization," which allows people to possess pot but not purchase it legally. Nick Gillespie: Why Pot Legalization Is the Most Important Issue Before Voters This Election Day
- His stance on the decriminalization of narcotics best illustrated what made him tick.
- Since the decriminalization of gay sex in 1997, the Chinese government has come a long way in lifting some of the stigma associated with the gay community.
- Agreeing with decriminalization is what one has to do in order to become a member,. Post from Robyn Few of Sex Workers Outreach Project. « Bound, Not Gagged
- But no, I don't favor decriminalization.
- This made me upset because, if so many sex workers are saying for themselves, decriminalization is better, then the union should respect that. Moving Forward Against Criminalization « Bound, Not Gagged