misdemeanorization

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of making a previously non-misdemeanor activity a misdemeanor

    • Misdemeanorization is suggested as a rational solution to this situation.
    • 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.

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