decriminalize

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Recent Examples on the Web In a landmark move in 2020 Oregon voted to decriminalize small amounts of certain drugs, including heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine. Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2024 In 2020, voters approved Measure 110, which essentially decriminalized drugs. Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2024 Does that mean Indiana could decriminalize marijuana? John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Apr. 2024 Marijuana in Indiana:Could Indiana decriminalize marijuana after a recent DEA announcement? Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for decriminalize 

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“Decriminalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decriminalize. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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