Misdemeanorization
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Misdemeanorization is a noun meaning The act of making a previously non-misdemeanor activity a misdemeanor.
Meaning
The act of making a previously non-misdemeanor activity a misdemeanor.
Example Sentences
Misdemeanorization is suggested as a rational solution to this situation.
Marijuana was decriminalized in CA a LONG time ago. What has happened now is de-misdemeanorization
However, I argue that framing the issue as a contempt of court is still superior to the misdemeanorization of violations.
If he is voting for Bush, then he is voting for: The continued criminalization (and "misdemeanorization") of human beings caught vending & playing around in drugs, prostitution, and gambling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include misdemeanor, misdemeanist, misdemeanour, misdemeanant, misclassification, miscategorization.
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