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What does decriminalize mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word decriminalize? Here's what it means.

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  1. (transitive) To change the laws so something is no longer a crime.
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Ms. Paule Brunelle: Many witnesses have urged us to decriminalize prostitution.
Despite its reputation as strict on drug policy, plans to decriminalize marijuana possession in Oklahoma are advancing.
The debate over whether to decriminalize marijuana has left an entire generation confused over whether or not pot is legal in Canada.
Tsai restated yesterday that the current aim of the small three links is only to decriminalize illegal trading that already exists in the Taiwan Strait.
The problem is that this program is being covered up because it will hurt the Prime Minister's plan to decriminalize marijuana.
We will not legalize or decriminalize any drugs, nor do we envisage a time when this would be appropriate.

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