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Definition of Decriminalize
1. Verb. Make legal. "Marijuana should be legalized"
Exact synonyms: Decriminalise, Legalise, Legalize, Legitimate, Legitimatise, Legitimatize, Legitimise, Legitimize
Generic synonyms: Allow, Countenance, Let, Permit
Specialized synonyms: Monetise, Monetize
Antonyms: Criminalise, Criminalize, Outlaw, Outlaw
Derivative terms: Legalisation, Legalization, Legitimacy, Legitimation
Generic synonyms: Allow, Countenance, Let, Permit
Specialized synonyms: Monetise, Monetize
Antonyms: Criminalise, Criminalize, Outlaw, Outlaw
Derivative terms: Legalisation, Legalization, Legitimacy, Legitimation
Definition of Decriminalize
1. Verb. To change the laws so something is no longer a crime. Opposite of criminalize. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Decriminalize
1. [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]