decriminalize
Example Sentences
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A decade later, the Edict of Milan decriminalized Christianity in the empire.
"Did you ever vote in favor of decriminalizing public urination in Washington D.C.?" she asked again, refusing to acknowledge the repeated fact-checks he provided.
From Salon
Zambia has since decriminalized defamation of the president, a law that was used to stifle opposition.
From Seattle Times
While psilocybin remains illegal at the federal level, several cities — including Seattle; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Oakland, California — have decriminalized it.
From Seattle Times
Zambia has made its own changes, such as decriminalizing defamation of the president.
From Seattle Times
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