Meaning of decapitalize | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To uncapitalize (convert the first letter (or more) of (something) from uppercase to lowercase).
   transitive
2. To convert a capital value, typically into a rental.
   transitive
3. To remove (something's) status as a capital crime; to cause (something) to no longer be a capital crime.
   transitive

Examples

“In 1801 Connecticut decapitalized arson, but only where no victim's life had been placed in danger.”

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