This measure changes state law to legalize the possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana. Despite these changes to state law, activities related to the use of marijuana would continue to be prohibited under federal law.
What is a Semicolon? In writing, a semicolon (;) is a type of punctuation used to combine full sentences and share complicated lists. Semicolons let us clearly share two or more related ideas in one sentence, which keeps us from writing a bunch of short, awkward sentences about the same topic or thing.
Semicolons. It's no accident that a semicolon is a period atop a comma. Like commas, semicolons indicate an audible pauseâslightly longer than a comma's, but short of a period's full stop. Semicolons have other functions, too. But first, a caveat: avoid the common mistake of using a semicolon to replace a colon (see the Colons section). Incorrect: I have one goal; to find her. Correct: I have one goal: to find her. Rule 1. A semicolon can replace a period if the writer wishes to narrow the gap between two closely linked sentences.