decriminalize
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In November, Paxton also sued Dallas after its residents overwhelmingly voted to decriminalize possession.
From Slate • May 28, 2025
In Latin America, Colombia previously had been the only country to decriminalize euthanasia, in which doctors used drugs to kill terminally ill patients.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024
Then in 2021, a movement to decriminalize cruising began to take root in National City.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2023
Mexico City was the first Mexican jurisdiction to decriminalize abortion 15 years ago.
From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2023
“Did you lead the charge to decriminalize public urination in Washington, D.C.?”
From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2023
Vocabulary lists containing decriminalize
crim, crimin (judgement; accusation)
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