decriminalize

/diːˈkɹɪmɪnəlaɪz/

decriminalize means to change the laws so something is no longer a crime. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 79 out of 100.

decriminalize is pronounced /diːˈkɹɪmɪnəlaɪz/.

Etymology

Back-formation from decriminalization, equivalent to de- + criminalize.

verb

To change the laws so something is no longer a crime.“The march to decriminalize drugs moved further across the nation on Tuesday despite continued federal prohibition.”