DECRIMINALIZING Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

decriminalizing

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present participle of decriminalize

as in legalizing

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Whether rescheduling, legalizing or restricting marijuana rises in importance remains to be seen.

— Bob Woods, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
Several of the late Sutch’s policies, such as lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 and legalizing commercial radio, were eventually enacted.

— Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

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