decriminalizing

Definition of decriminalizingnext
present participle of decriminalize

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decriminalizing
legalizing
Verb
  • Texas followed by legalizing hemp in 2019, allowing products that meet the THC threshold to be manufactured and sold.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The annual debate over legalizing sports betting in Minnesota is back at the state Capitol, with lawmakers pointing to a new federal shift on prediction markets as a potential game-changer.
    Esme Murphy, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Decriminalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decriminalizing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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