decriminalize /diːˈkrɪmənəˌlaɪz/ ( decriminalizing, decriminalized, decriminalizes )

BRIT also decriminalise

• 1. 

  V-T When a criminal offence is decriminalized, the law changes so that it is no longer a criminal offence. 非刑事化

  例：

  ...the question of whether prostitution should be decriminalized.

  ...卖淫是否应该非刑事化的问题。

• 2. 

  decriminalization N-UNCOUNT [oft N 'of' n]

  例：

  ...a bill calling for the decriminalization of marijuana.

  ...一种呼吁大麻非刑事化的法案。