DECRIMINALIZED Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

decriminalized

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past tense of decriminalize

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Outdoor cultivation is common in other states that have legalized cannabis, from California to Michigan.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
The issue stems from the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp at the federal level.

— Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

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