legalize

//ˈliːɡəlaɪz//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Verb

legalizeInfinitive
legalizePresent tense
legalizedPast tense
legalizedPast participle
legalizingPresent participle
legalizesThird-person singular
1

To make something legal or lawful that was previously prohibited or restricted by law.

The government decided to legalize the use of certain medical treatments.

2

To give legal validity or sanction to something.

The government decided to legalize the new medical treatment.