decriminalise

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : To remove or reduce the criminal status of an act or substance : To change the law so that a specific activity or possession is no longer treated as a crime, though it may still be regulated. Usage The primary use of "decriminalise" is in legal and social policy contexts. It describes the legislative action of changing a law from criminal to non-criminal. It often implies a sh...