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Definition of "decriminalising" [decriminalising]

  • Present participle of decriminalise. (verb)

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Use "decriminalising" in a sentence
  • "It follows the recent resurgence in the debate over Britain's drug policies which saw Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, who recently stepped down as head of the Royal College of Physicians, call for the government to reconsider "decriminalising" all drug possession."
  • "A pastor stating that the bushfires are God's punishment for the state of Victoria decriminalising abortion."
  • "Much was made of the alleged damage caused by David Blunkett's decision in 2004 to downgrade cannabis to a class C drug – in practice decriminalising its personal use – but this did not result in more drug use."