DECRIMINALISATION Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word decriminalisation. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for DECRIMINALISATION
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| decriminalization | noun n | |||||
noun • legislation that makes something legal that was formerly illegal | ||||||
| absolution | noun n | |||||
noun • the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance • the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance | ||||||
| acceptance | noun n | |||||
noun • the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true • the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception • the state of being acceptable and accepted • (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract) • a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank • a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations • the act of taking something that is offered | ||||||
| acquittal | noun n | |||||
noun • a judgment of not guilty | ||||||
| empowerment | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant | ||||||
| exoneration | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation • the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc. | ||||||
| legalization | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of making lawful | ||||||
| legitimation | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of rendering a person legitimate • the act of making lawful | ||||||
| liberalization | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of making less strict | ||||||
| permission | noun n | |||||
noun • approval to do something • the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization | ||||||
| ratification | noun n | |||||
noun • making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it | ||||||
| release | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film) • the act of liberating someone or something • a process that liberates or discharges something • an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation • the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) • euphemistic expressions for death • a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation • a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism • activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion • the act of allowing a fluid to escape • a formal written statement of relinquishment • (music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone verb • release, as from one's grip • grant freedom to; free from confinement • let (something) fall or spill from a container • prepare and issue for public distribution or sale • eliminate (a substance) • generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids • make (information) available for publication • part with a possession or right • release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition • make (assets) available | ||||||
| sanctioning | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • implying sanction or serving to sanction | ||||||
| tolerance | noun n | |||||
noun • the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions • a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior • the act of tolerating something • willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others • a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits | ||||||