decriminalize
verb
de·crim·i·nal·ize
| \ (ˌ)dē-ˈkri-mə-nə-ˌlīz
, -ˈkrim-nəl-\
, -ˈkrim-nəl-\
decriminalized;
decriminalizing;
decriminalizes
Definition of decriminalize
: to remove or reduce the criminal classification or status of
especially
: to repeal a strict ban on while keeping under some form of regulation
decriminalize the possession of marijuana