Definitions for decriminalizes

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decriminalizes de·crim·i·nal·ize

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

IPA: /diˈkrɪm ə nlˌaɪz/

Decriminalizes is a 14 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 31 points.

You can make 2131 anagrams from letters in decriminalizes (acdeeiiilmnrsz).

Definitions for decriminalizes

verb (used with object)

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

Origin of decriminalizes

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

Examples for decriminalizes

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