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decriminalization::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | decriminalisation |
| Type of | lawmaking, legislating, legislation |
Examples of decriminalization
decriminalization
It is important to make a distinction between decriminalization and legalization.
From the ocregister.com
They also recommended the decriminalization of simple possession of marijuana.
From the sacbee.com
Advocates of drug decriminalization should take note of situations like this.
From the guardian.co.uk
She said the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana should not change that.
From the bostonherald.com
There is a case to be made for decriminalization, particularly of marijuana.
From the economist.com
Despite decriminalization of homosexuality in 1993, most gays are not out.
From the freep.com
The repeal of this section was consequential on the decriminalization of trade unions.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Decriminalization would allow sex work to be regulated, giving women more protection.
From the en.wikipedia.org
A few places in California have been advocating cannabis decriminalization.
From the en.wikipedia.org
She says recorded drug-related deaths increased after decriminalization.
From the washingtontimes.com
An initiative for outright decriminalization of marijuana is likely in Nevada next year.
From the ocregister.com
Black calls this the de facto decriminalization of elite financial fraud.
From the en.wikipedia.org
With the A.B.A. behind decriminalization of pot, can the rest of the nation be far behind?
From the time.com
Yes, but decriminalization would minimize exposure to these hard drugs.
From the forbes.com
So Chettiar and others are fighting an uphill battle with their decriminalization argument.
From the businessweek.com
Somewhat surprisingly, voters rejected the decriminalization of marijuana in the same referendum.
From the time.com
Since decriminalization roughly 95 percent of those cited for drug offenses have been Portuguese.
From the ocregister.com
The spokesman blamed confusion over the meaning of decriminalization for the conflicting answers.
From the washingtontimes.com
- Legislation that makes something legal that was formerly illegal
- (decriminalize) legalize: make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized"
- Decriminalization is the abolition of criminal penalties in relation to certain acts, perhaps retroactively, though perhaps regulated permits or fines might still apply (for contrast, see: Legalization). The reverse process is criminalization.
- Removal of criminal penalties for the possession and use of illicit psychoactive substances.
