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decriminalization

/diˌkrɪmənələˈzeɪʃən/ /dɪˌkrɪmɪnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
GeneralLegal
  1. 1 suç olmaktan çıkarma
  2. 2 yasallaştırma

Definition (English)

  1. The act of removing criminal penalties for certain activities or substances, making them legal or less serious.
  2. Reducing the severity of laws against something, so it is no longer a crime.

Example Sentences

  1. The debate over drug decriminalization continues.
    Uyuşturucu suç olmaktan çıkarma konusundaki tartışma sürüyor.
  2. Decriminalization does not mean legalization.
    Suç olmaktan çıkarma, yasallaştırma anlamına gelmez.

Synonyms

legalizationdepenalizationabolitionremoval of penalties

Antonyms

criminalizationprohibitionpunishmentpenalization

Collocations

decriminalization of drugsdecriminalization policydecriminalization lawdecriminalization movement

Related Words

lawpolicydrugcrimepenaltylegal system