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de·crim·i·nal·ize
 decriminalize
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- pronunciation:
- di
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
decriminalizes, decriminalizing, decriminalized |
| definition: |
to make legal; eliminate criminal penalties for.
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adverb + (v.)decriminalize
almost
(v.)decriminalize
+ noun
abortion, adult, amount, appointment, call, drug, euthanasia, homosexuality, law, legislation, marijuana, possession, process, prostitute, prostitution, state, use
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| derivation: |
decriminalization (n.) |
The word decriminalize
contains the following part:
de-
Latin
prefix
that means from; away from; down from; reverse, negate.
  Example words:
biodegradable, debase, debate, decay, deceive, deception, decide, decision, decline, decode, decriminalize, deduct, defer, defoliant, deform, defy, degrade, dehydrate, deject, delete, demagnetize, demerit, demoralize, demote, depend, deplete, deport, depose, deprive, descend, describe, description, desegregate, design, designate, despicable, despise, detach, detect, detract, devolve, indefeasible, independence, indescribable, indestructible
- synonyms:
- dis-, un-
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