legalize
[ lee-guh-lahyz ]
/ ˈli gəˌlaɪz /
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verb (used with object), le·gal·ized, le·gal·iz·ing.
to make legal; authorize.
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Also especially British, le·gal·ise .
OTHER WORDS FROM legalize
le·gal·i·za·tion, nounun·le·gal·ized, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for legalize
legalize
legalise
/ (ˈliːɡəˌlaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to make lawful or legal
to confirm or validate (something previously unlawful)
Derived forms of legalize
legalization or legalisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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