What is another word for decriminalization?
Pronunciation: [dɪkɹˌɪmɪnəla͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Decriminalization, the act of removing criminal penalties for a particular activity or behavior, has been a point of debate for many years. Some commonly used synonyms for decriminalization include legalization, regulation, and reclassification. Legalization refers to the process of making an activity or substance legal, while regulation involves controlling and monitoring the activity to ensure safety and compliance with rules. Reclassification refers to changing the severity of legal consequences for an activity or substance, such as reducing a crime from a felony to a misdemeanor. Other synonyms for decriminalization include depenalization, decriminalism, and liberalization, all of which highlight the idea of reducing or eliminating criminal penalties.
