decriminalize in French
decriminalize in French is décriminaliser, dépénaliser — decriminalize means to change the law so that something is no longer treated as a crime.
decriminalize in French
décriminaliser
(transitive) To change the laws so something is no longer a crime.
dépénaliser
(transitive) To change the laws so something is no longer a crime.
What does "decriminalize" mean?
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verb To change the law so that something is no longer treated as a crime.
"The House of Representatives approved decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level on Friday in the first time Congress has acted on the issue."
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decriminalize in a sentence
- The House of Representatives approved decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level on Friday in the first time Congress has acted on the issue.
- The court’s decision decriminalizes abortions in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, and means that any woman should be able to seek the procedure from a health professional without fear of criminal prosecution.
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What is "decriminalize" in French?
"decriminalize" in French is décriminaliser, dépénaliser. decriminalize means: To change the law so that something is no longer treated as a crime.
Are there other ways to say "decriminalize" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "decriminalize": décriminaliser, dépénaliser.
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