LookItUplegalize
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈliːɡəˌlaɪz/ · UK /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/
Forms: legalizing, legalized
legalize means: To change the law so that something previously forbidden becomes allowed.
verb
To change the law so that something previously forbidden becomes allowed.
- They want to legalize gambling.
- The country legalized same-sex marriage last year.
- Should the government legalize the sale of this drug?
Questions about legalize
What does legalize mean?
To change the law so that something previously forbidden becomes allowed.
What is legalize in other languages?
Türkçe: yasallaştırmak · Español: legalizar · Français: légaliser · Deutsch: legalisieren · Italiano: legalizzare · 日本語: 合法化する
How do you pronounce legalize?
In American English /ˈliːɡəˌlaɪz/; in British English /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/.
How do you use legalize in a sentence?
They want to legalize gambling. The country legalized same-sex marriage last year.
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