misdemeanorization
misdemeanorization noun: the act of making a previously non-misdemeanor activity a misdemeanor.
Noun
misdemeanorization (uncountable)
- The act of making a previously non-misdemeanor activity a misdemeanor
- Misdemeanorization is suggested as a rational solution to this situation.1974, Richard D Knudten, Anthony C Meade, “Marijuana and social policies”, in Addictive Diseases: An International Journal, volume 1, number 3
- However, I argue that framing the issue as a contempt of court is still superior to the misdemeanorization of violations.1995, David M. Zlotnick, “Empowering the Battered Woman”, in Ohio State Law Journal, volume 56, page 1203
Examples of misdemeanorization in a sentence
- 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.2000 November 6, RobtCohen, “Nader-Gore-Bush Quandary”, in alt.philosophy (Usenet):
- What has happened now is de-misdemeanorization2011, California Governor Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Bill, Topix:
Questions about misdemeanorization
- What does misdemeanorization mean?
- Misdemeanorization means the act of making a previously non-misdemeanor activity a misdemeanor.
- How do you use misdemeanorization in a sentence?
- 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.
- What part of speech is misdemeanorization?
- Misdemeanorization is a noun.
Words near misdemeanorization in the dictionary
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