legalize
verb (used with object)
to make legal; authorize.
legalise
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a variation of
legalize.
Example Sentences
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In December 2024, she spoke of her "great relief" after MPs backed proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales, before they ultimately stalled in the House of Lords.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
In recent years, successive British transport secretaries have supported the idea of a new law to legalise and regulate the e-scooters available for sale.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
A bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales stalled earlier this year and is set to return to Parliament in September.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
A fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has been launched, with the MP behind the plan telling the BBC she wanted to "finish the job".
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
You must get him to legalise his position, Miss West.
From Rosmersholm by R. Farquharson (Robert Farquharson) Sharp
