Difference between Legalize and Decriminalize

LEGALIZE vs DECRIMINALIZE: VERB

In theology, to interpret or apply Seripture in the spirit of legalism. Also spelled legalise.
To make lawful; render conformable to law, either by previous authorization or by giving the sanction of law to what has already been done; authorize; sanction; justify.

Regularise, Legitimise, Rectify, Authenticate, Formalize, Ratify, Codify, Enact, Regularize, Legalise, Regulate, Legitimate, Legitimatize, Legitimize, Decriminalize

Legislate, Liberalize, Illegalize, Criminalize, Legitimise, Rectify, Authenticate, Formalize, Ratify, Codify, Enact, Regularize, Legalise, Legitimate, Legitimize

Do I need to legalize my supporting documents?
Rev. Pat Robertson says America should legalize marijuana.
Is now the right time to legalize pot?
Delaware, the Next State to Legalize Gay Marriage?
However, Amendment A does not legalize public consumption.
Senate Committee Advances Bill To Legalize Recreational Marijuana.
Should we legalize the market for human organs?
If we legalize marijuana, it will become normal.
The sample was divided by states who legalize medical marijuana only and states who legalize marijuana for both medical and recreational use.
Member of MI Legalize explains why proposal to legalize marijuana might not be on the ballot in November.

DES MOINES ATTORNEY IS ON A MISSION TO DECRIMINALIZE PROSTITUTION.
Plus Trump campaigned to decriminalize homosexuality internationally back in February.
In other words, we can decriminalize but not legalize it.
New Hampshire lawmakers are considering to decriminalize prostitution statewide.
Oregon became the first state to decriminalize cannabis.
Will Democrats keep their promise to decriminalize marijuana.
May that would decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms in Denver.
Mississippi, New York, and North Carolina decriminalize cannabis.
Decriminalize defamation and remove protections for public officials.
Mexico Moves Quietly to Decriminalize Minor Drug Use.