Definition of legalize Legalize

/liˈgʌlajˌz/ - [leegulayz] - le•gal•ize

We found 5 definitions of legalize from 4 different sources.

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British English

legalise - /lˈiːɡəlˌa‍ɪz/

American English

legalize - /liˈgʌlajˌz/

What does legalize mean?

WordNet

Verb legalizes, legalizing, legalized
legalize - make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized"
		legalise, decriminalize, decriminalise, legitimize, legitimise, legitimate, legitimatize, legitimatise
		criminalise, illegalise, illegalize, outlaw, criminalize declare illegal; outlaw; "Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S."
		countenance, permit, let, allow consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"
		monetise, monetize give legal value to or establish as the legal tender of a country; "They monetized the lira"

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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

legalize (v. t.)
To make legal.
legalize (v. t.)
To interpret or apply in a legal spirit.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

legalize
To make legal, to authorize by law.

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legalize, verb, present, 1st person singular of legalize (infinitive).
legalize, verb (infinitive).

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