legalization
//ˌliːɡəlaɪˈzeɪʃən//
Noun
legalizationSingular
legalizationsPlural
1
The process or act of making something legal or lawful that was previously prohibited or restricted.
The legalization of same-sex marriage was a historic moment for civil rights.
2
The state or condition of having been made legal.
The legalization of the new policy brought relief to many citizens.