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legalize

Syllabification: (le·gal·ize)

Pronunciation: /ˈlēgəˌlīz/

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Definition of legalize

verb

[with object]

make (something that was previously illegal) permissible by law:a measure legalizing gambling in Deadwood

Derivatives

legalization

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Definition of legalize in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

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legalese
legalism
legality
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legate
legate a latere
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legation
legato

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