DECRIMINALIZATION - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

legislation that makes something legal that was formerly illegal

Categories: Legislation, Legislating, Lawmaking

Synonyms

Decriminalisation, Decriminalization

Antonyms

criminalization, criminalisation

🔗 Related Words

de – A related word in the same word family.

criminalization – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Language families split when populations migrated, carrying their vocabulary to new lands.

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Decriminalization

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➡️ Words that Start with DE

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Words that End with ON ⬅️

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