depenalization

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noun

The removal of a penalty for something.

“the depenalization of marijuana use”

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Meanings

noundepenalization (countable and uncountable, plural depenalizations)

plural depenalizations · alternative depenalisation

  1. countableuncountableThe removal of a penalty for something.

    the depenalization of marijuana use

Origin

From de- + penalization.

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Translations

Polish depenalizacja
  • depenalizacjaTranslations

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

depanelization
Cite this entry
APA

depenalization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/depenalization

MLA

“depenalization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/depenalization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “depenalization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/depenalization.

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