decriminalization

• Substantiv, das den Prozess oder gesetzgeberischen Akt bezeichnet, durch den die strafrechtliche Verfolgung einer zuvor illegalen Handlung aufgehoben wird, sodass sie nicht mehr strafbar ist.

A noun referring to the process or legislation that removes criminal penalties for a previously illegal act, making it no longer subject to criminal prosecution.

unzählbar

1. Legal reformC1formallegal

   The process of removing criminal penalties for an act, making it no longer a crime, though it may still be regulated.

   Entkriminalisierung

   • The decriminalization of marijuana in several states has led to new regulations.
   • Advocates argue for the decriminalization of minor drug offenses.
   • The government is considering the decriminalization of certain public health violations.

   Synonymelegalization

   Antonymecriminalizationpenalizationprohibition