decriminalizes

英 [diːˈkrɪmɪnəlaɪzɪz]

美 [diːˈkrɪmɪnəlaɪzɪz]

v.  (改变法律以)使合法化
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柯林斯词典

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

双语例句

• The new bill introduces measures to try to get sex workers out of the industry, and in effect decriminalizes prostitution for those who are not considered persistent.
  新的法案提议把性工作者从违法条款中去除。实际上就是把那些非经常性的卖淫活动不再定义为犯罪。