"depenalization" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: depenalizations [plural]
Etymology: de- + penalization Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|de|penalization}} de- + penalization Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} depenalization (countable and uncountable, plural depenalizations)
  1. The removal of a penalty for something. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: depenalisation Hyponyms: decriminalization, legalization Translations (Translations): depenalizacja [feminine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-depenalization-en-noun-q5y~TcLY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with de-

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