transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)dē-ˈkri-mə-nə-ˌlīz, -ˈkrim-nəl- ]
transitive verb
Date: 1969
: to remove or reduce the criminal classification or status of ; especially : to repeal a strict ban on while keeping under some form of regulation
decriminalize the possession of marijuana
• de·crim·i·nal·iza·tion (ˌ)dē-ˌkri-mə-nə-lə-ˈzā-shən, -ˌkrim-nəl- noun