| 释义 |
de·crim·i·nal·ize
\(ˈ)dēˈkrimənəlˌīz, də̇ˈ-, -m(ə)nəl-\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s -s)
Etymology: de- + criminal + -ize
: to remove or reduce the criminal classification or status of ; especially : to repeal a strict ban on while keeping under some form of regulation
< wanted to decriminalize the possession of marijuana >
• de·crim·i·nal·iza·tion \-ˌkrimənələ̇ˈzāshən, -mnəl-, -līˈ-\ noun |