legalize

[US]/ˈli:gəˌlaɪz/
[UK]/'liɡəlaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. make something legal or obtain legal recognition
n. the act of making something legal or obtaining legal recognition

Phrases & Collocations

legalize marijuana

legalize same-sex marriage

legalize abortion

legalize euthanasia

Example Sentences

a debate on the motion ‘This house would legalize cannabis’.

propagandizing for nuclear disarmament; propagandized against legalized drug use.

the government decided to legalize same-sex marriage

many countries have legalized gambling

advocates are pushing to legalize euthanasia

the proposal to legalize prostitution sparked a heated debate

some states have already legalized the recreational use of cannabis

the campaign aims to legalize assisted suicide

the activists are fighting to legalize psychedelic drugs

the new law will legalize the use of electric scooters on sidewalks

the court ruled to legalize the sale of alcohol on Sundays

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