decriminalized (Meaning)

decriminalized

to remove or reduce the criminal classification or status of, to repeal a strict ban on while keeping under some form of regulation

In 2018, recreational marijuana was decriminalized in Massachusetts.
Many states have decriminalized possession of small amounts of cannabis.
The decriminalization of abortion has been a controversial topic for decades.
The government decriminalized hunting in certain areas to manage wildlife populations.
The decriminalization of euthanasia allows terminally ill patients to end their lives peacefully.
The decriminalization of gambling has led to the legalization of casinos in some states.
Germany has decriminalized sex work to protect sex workers from exploitation.
In some countries, homosexuality has been decriminalized but is still stigmatized.
The decriminalization of graffiti has resulted in the recognition of street art as a form of expression.
The decriminalization of certain drugs has reduced the stigma associated with addiction and allowed for healthcare-based approaches to substance use.

to remove or reduce the criminal classification or status of, to repeal a strict ban on while keeping under some form of regulation

legalized, let, suffered, approved,permitted, sanctioned, endorsed, indorsed,allowed

criminalized, prohibited,outlawed, illegalized, barred, enjoined, forbade, proscribed,banned, interdicted

In 2018, recreational marijuana was decriminalized in Massachusetts.

Many states have decriminalized possession of small amounts of cannabis.

The decriminalization of abortion has been a controversial topic for decades.

The government decriminalized hunting in certain areas to manage wildlife populations.