Legalization vs de criminalization?

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I see these terms used all the time within politics but I don’t get it. Surely if it’s de criminalized it’s legal?

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It’s the severity. Speeding ticket vs a parking ticket. Speeding would be illegal, you get a ticket, maybe a court case, jail time, stuff on your record, insurance goes up, etc. Lots of consequences.

As opposed to a parking ticket. Ok, you get a ticket or a fine and thats about it. Insurance doesnt go up, you dont go on probation. Just a slap on the wrist, and move it along.

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