decriminalise

Definitions of decriminalise
  1. verb
    make legal
    synonyms: decriminalize, legalise, legalize, legitimate, legitimatise, legitimatize, legitimise, legitimize
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    antonyms:
    criminalise
    declare illegal; outlaw
    types:
    monetise, monetize
    give legal value to or establish as the legal tender of a country
    type of:
    allow, countenance, let, permit
    consent to, give permission
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