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legalize
legalize
verb le·gal·ize \ˈlē-gə-ˌlīz\
: to make (something) legal : to allow (something) by law
le·gal·izedle·gal·iz·ing
Full Definition of LEGALIZE
transitive verb
: to make legal; especially : to give legal validity or sanction to
— le·gal·i·za·tion \ˌlē-gə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
— le·gal·iz·er \ˈlē-gə-ˌlī-zər\ noun
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Examples of LEGALIZE
- They wanted to legalize gambling in their city.
- The government has legalized the use of the new drug.
First Known Use of LEGALIZE
circa 1716
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