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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decriminalized
legalized
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On-farm sales of raw milk were legalized in Illinois, with some restrictions, in 2016.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025 -
Since the ruling, 38 states and the District of Columbia have legalized sports betting in some form.—
Frank Pingue,
Reuters,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Decriminalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decriminalized. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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