decriminalize

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : To remove or reduce the criminal status of an activity or substance : To change the law so that a specific act is no longer considered a crime, often reducing penalties or treating it as a civil matter instead. Usage The verb "decriminalize" is used to describe a legal change, typically by a government or legislative body. It is often followed by the object being decriminalize...