decriminalized

Definition of decriminalizednext
past tense of decriminalize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decriminalized
legalized
Verb
  • Every state bordering Pennsylvania has legalized adult-use cannabis, except for West Virginia which has a strict and limited medical program.
    Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • With sports gambling legalized throughout much of the country and growing rapidly, the NCAA and the sports gambling industry should be hearing shrill alarm bells in this indictment and acting accordingly.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Decriminalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decriminalized. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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