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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decriminalizing
legalizing
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If passed, the MORE Act would remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), effectively legalizing marijuana at the federal level.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025 -
Toni Servillo and Anna Ferzetti star in the drama about an Italian president in the final six months of his last term who faces some deep moral decisions including two potential pardons and the question of signing a bill legalizing euthanasia.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Decriminalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decriminalizing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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