legalize
playSimple Definition of legalize
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: to make (something) legal : to allow (something) by law
Examples of legalize in a sentence
They wanted to legalize gambling in their city.
The government has legalized the use of the new drug.
Circa 1716
First Known Use of legalize
circa 1716
LEGALIZE Defined for Kids
legalize
playDefinition of legalize for Students
legalized
legalizing
: to make allowable by law <legalized gambling>
legalization
\ˌlē-gə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ nounLaw Dictionary
legalize
playLegal Definition of legalize
legalized
legalizing
: to make legal; especially : to give legal validity or sanction to
legalization
nounlegalizer
nounLearn More about legalize
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