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permit vs decriminalise

decriminalise vs permit

permit is a noun but decriminalise is not a noun.

permit and decriminalise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
permit Yes No Yes No
decriminalise No No Yes No
As verbs, decriminalise is a hyponym of permit; that is, decriminalise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than permit:
  • permit: consent to, give permission; permit
  • decriminalise: make legal
permit (noun) decriminalise (noun)
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
a legal document giving official permission to do something
permit (verb) decriminalise (verb)
consent to, give permission; permit make legal
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Difference between permit and decriminalise

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