LEGALIZATION Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

legalization

noun

Definition of legalization

as in validation

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Recent Examples of legalization Rogan’s viewership spans from staunch Make America Healthy Again advocates to more socially liberal viewers who agree with his opinions on marijuana legalization. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026 While teenage usage has not risen with cannabis legalization, there is concern that these super-potent products are filtering their way down to teenagers. — Peter Grinspoon, STAT, 9 July 2026 The grants, first reported by CNBC, reflect Arnold’s growing conviction that betting has fundamentally changed since a 2018 Supreme Court decision opened the door to legalization. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 July 2026 Arnold compares the maturation of online sports betting to marijuana legalization and the evolution of pornography. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 7 July 2026 The number of times Spain has previously undertaken mass legalization measures for immigrants living and working illegally in the country. — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 The number of times Spain has previously undertaken mass legalization measures for immigrants living and working illegally in the country. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 Other recent studies have linked the legalization of online sports gambling to an increase in bankruptcies, debt and credit card delinquencies, as well as a decrease in credit scores and savings. — Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 26 June 2026 Puffenbarger has spent nearly a decade in the cannabis industry and saw Virginia's 2021 legalization as a chance to bring that experience back home. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

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Noun

Furthermore, Ding emphasized that the technology still requires real-world validation before it can be widely adopted.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Of course, under whatever rules, Oscar validation can mean the difference between multi-platform distribution and oblivion in the American marketplace.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

Definition of validation

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However, Israeli officials told CNN Netanyahu shelved the legislation amid concern over international backlash.

— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Yes, there is bipartisan consensus around the need for market structure legislation, but compromise, a hallmark of Washington’s legislative system, faces significant headwinds.

— Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of legislation

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Another is a lack of managerial formalization compared with other countries.

— Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Traditionally, mathematicians have had to translate their theorems and proofs into this machine-readable format by hand, a laborious process known as formalization.

— Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026

Definition of formalization

Noun

This now goes to the Council of EU and the European Parliament for ratification.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Both the terms of ratification and the text of the Articles of Confederation reflected a suspicion between the state governments, each of which wanted to protect their own local interests rather than cede authority to the national government.

— Donovan Fifield, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

Definition of ratification

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The round brings Wonder’s total raised to approximately $3 billion since its founding in 2018.

— Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 17 July 2026
When Intocable lead singer and founding member Ricky Muñoz was growing up in Zapata, Texas, his grandfather sold a cow to buy him an accordion.

— Ernesto Lechner, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of founding

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Several downtown establishments keep limited weekly schedules, so check operating hours before setting out.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
In the weeks since, there have been many stories of establishment Democrats frustrated by this, with different narratives coming from Democrats about why this is happening and why the DSA is a problem.

— NPR, NPR, 20 July 2026

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