Decriminalization

/diːˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/

Scrabble:31 ptsWWF:36 pts17 letters
Definition of Decriminalization

noun

  1. The act of making a previously criminal activity no longer treatable as a criminal offence.

    "the decriminalization of all plant-based psychedelics"

  2. The act of turning a criminal into a non-criminal by making their activities legal.
Anagrams of Decriminalization

No exact anagrams found for "decriminalization". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Not Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Not Valid
Words With Friends: Not Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Decriminalization"

Decriminalization is a 17-letter word that scores 31 points in Scrabble and 36 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Decriminalization" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "decriminalization" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter Z, which is worth 10 points.