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decriminalization

/diːˌkrɪm.ɪ.nə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/diːˌkrɪm.ɪ.nə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/C1formallegal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс или законодательный акт, который отменяет уголовное наказание за ранее незаконное действие, делая его более не подлежащим уголовному преследованию.

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.

uncountable

  1. Legal reformC1formallegal

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

    ruДекриминализация

    • 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.

    Synonymslegalization

    Antonymscriminalizationpenalizationprohibition

Forms
  • decriminalizations plural form
  • decriminalizations' possessive plural form
  • decriminalization's possessive singular form
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