misdemeanorization

noun

The act of making a previously non-misdemeanor activity a misdemeanor

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nounmisdemeanorization (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe act of making a previously non-misdemeanor activity a misdemeanor

    Misdemeanorization is suggested as a rational solution to this situation.

    1974, Richard D Knudten, Anthony C Meade, “Marijuana and social policies”, in Addictive Diseases: An International Journal, volume 1, number 3
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    However, I argue that framing the issue as a contempt of court is still superior to the misdemeanorization of violations.

    1995, David M. Zlotnick, “Empowering the Battered Woman”, in Ohio State Law Journal, volume 56, page 1203

    If he is voting for Bush, then he is voting for: The continued criminalization (and "misdemeanorization") of human beings caught vending & playing around in drugs, prostitution, and gambling.

    2000 November 6, RobtCohen, “Nader-Gore-Bush Quandary”, in alt.philosophy (Usenet)

    Marijuana was decriminalized in CA a LONG time ago. What has happened now is de-misdemeanorization

    2011, California Governor Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Bill, Topix
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