decriminalize

英 [diːˈkrɪmɪnəlaɪz]

美 [diːˈkrɪmɪnəlaɪz]

v. (改变法律以)使合法化

过去分词：decriminalized　现在分词：decriminalizing　过去式：decriminalized　第三人称单数：decriminalizes　

COCA.30385

牛津词典

verb

（改变法律以）使合法化
to change the law so that sth is no longer illegal
1. There are moves to decriminalize some soft drugs.
  已采取步骤使某些软毒品合法化。

in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用 decriminalise

VERB 将(原本非法的事情)合法化
When a criminal offenceis decriminalized, the law changes so that it is no longer a criminal offence.
1. ...the question of whether prostitution should be decriminalized.
  卖淫是否应该合法化的问题

verb

Last year the government announced plans to decriminalize marijuana.
（政府去年宣布打算将大麻除罪化。）
There are moves to decriminalize some soft drugs.
已采取步骤使某些软毒品合法化。
A historic shift is under way. More States see the gravity of the problem. We must tackle the violence, decriminalize consensual same-sex relationships, ban discrimination, and educate the public.
一个历史性的转变正在进行中，更多的国家看到了问题的严重性，我们必须反对暴力，将双方同意的同性关系合法化，禁止歧视，教育公众。
Fifth is the crime of drunk driving and dangerous driving will decriminalize, which enlarge the road traffic crime circle.
五是危险驾驶罪将醉酒驾驶与追逐驾驶行为犯罪化，扩大了道路交通犯罪圈。