Definitions for decriminalize

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decriminalize de·crim·i·nal·ize

Spelling: [dee-krim-uh-nl-ahyz]

IPA: /diˈkrɪm ə nlˌaɪz/

Decriminalize is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 31 points.

You can make 1104 anagrams from letters in decriminalize (acdeeiiilmnrz).

Definitions for decriminalize

verb (used with object)

1. to eliminate criminal penalties for or remove legal restrictions against:

Origin of decriminalize

An Americanism dating back to 1965-70; de- + criminal + -ize

Examples for decriminalize

He once ran for sheriff of Pitkin County, Colorado, on the Freak Power ticket, promising to decriminalize drugs.