Drug Legalization
/ˈdrʌɡ ˌliːɡələˌzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of removing legal prohibitions against the manufacture, sale, or possession of certain controlled substances.
The jurisdiction passed a law to allow drug legalization for medical purposes.
- (n.) A legal reform movement that advocates for altering drug laws to permit regulated use and control, often to reduce criminal penalties.
Drug legalization proponents argue it can reduce imprisonment rates and increase public health.
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- drug legalization
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Commentary
Drug legalization differs legally from decriminalization as it permits lawful production and sale, not merely the removal of criminal penalties.
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