Decriminalize (Verb)
Meaning
Make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- Proponents of the bill argue that prostitution should be decriminalized to improve the safety and wellbeing of sex workers.
- Many experts recommend that certain non-violent crimes be decriminalized to reduce prison overcrowding.
- Activists are working tirelessly to decriminalize same-sex relationships in countries where they are still outlawed.
- A growing number of lawmakers are calling for drug possession to be decriminalized and treated as a public health issue.
- By decriminalizing minor marijuana offenses, local communities can focus on more pressing issues such as serious crime and healthcare.