legalize
le·gal·ize
verb \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
See 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
Learn More About LEGALIZE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: legal jointure
Previous Word in the Dictionary: legality
All Words Near: legalize
Previous Word in the Dictionary: legality
All Words Near: legalize
Ask The Editor Videos
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up legalize? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
