decriminalisation

Meaning of word decriminalisation from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

decriminalisation noun

Meaning : Legislation that makes something legal that was formerly illegal.

Synonyms : decriminalization

Legislation that makes something illegal.

The criminalization of marijuana.
criminalisation, criminalization

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An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly).

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Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

palatalized (adjective)
Produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin').

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Adversity resulting from being made a victim.

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The ambiguity of an individual word or phrase that can be used (in different contexts) to express two or more different meanings.

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Get stuck while doing something.

decriminalisation noun

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