"decriminalisation" meaning in English

See decriminalisation in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Rhymes: -eɪʃən Etymology: From de- + criminalisation. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*krey-}}, {{af|en|de-|criminalisation}} de- + criminalisation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} decriminalisation (uncountable)
  1. Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of decriminalization. Tags: UK, alt-of, nonstandard, uncountable Alternative form of: decriminalization
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