decriminalise

Each year, the evidence mounts that as a modern, civilised society we should decriminalise such ubiquitous activities.

每年都有越来越多的证据表明，作为一个现代文明社会，我们应让那些普遍存在的活动变得合法。

In July 2001, Portugal became the first European country to decriminalise use and possession (as opposed to supply) of all illegal drugs.

2001年7月，葡萄牙成为首个对使用和拥有（不是供应）所有非法毒品实行除罪化的欧洲国家。

As president, Mr Fox backed down after George W. Bush's administration protested against his attempts to decriminalise possession of drugs.

作为总统，在布什政府对他（卡多佐）企图毒品占有合法化的抗议之后，福克斯先生做出了让步。

Now it appears the UK may be on the cusp of making the historic decision to decriminalise prostitution.

现在的英国也许就站在作出是否使性交易合法化历史性决定的边缘。