decriminalization of something
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mainly US(UK usuallydecriminalisation of something)
the fact of changing the law about something so that it is no longer a crime:
The committee is likely to recommend the decriminalization of marijuana possession.
The party supports the decriminalisation of some types of drugs.
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The campaign group has published a pamphlet supporting the decriminalisation of marijuana for medical use.
She supports the decriminalization of prostitution and does not believe that sex workers should be arrested.
The senator still opposes the legalization or decriminalization of drugs.
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