tr.v. de·crim·i·nal·ized, de·crim·i·nal·iz·ing, de·crim·i·nal·iz·es To reduce or abolish criminal penalties for: decriminalize the use of marijuana. de·crim′i·nal·i·zation (-lĭ-zāshən) n. |
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