legalize
Origin of legalize
1- Also especially British, le·gal·ise .
Other words from legalize
- le·gal·i·za·tion, noun
- un·le·gal·ized, adjective
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How to use legalize in a sentence
Allowing residents to grow, smoke, and gift weed, it legalizes participating in the weed community, but not profiting from it.
The program has drawn fire from immigrant groups and labor activists who say it essentially legalizes cheap labor.
Walmart “Unable to Substantiate” Forced Labor Claims at Seafood Supplier | Aram Roston | June 14, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTIt is the cap, not the man, and his wisdom, that sanctions and legalizes his various acts.
As government legalizes the lottery-ticket business, it opens the door for much gambling.
Aztec Land | Maturin M. BallouIt practically recognizes and legalizes the present corrupt practices of society, and makes no effort to establish higher ideals.
Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic | Sidney L. Gulick
A man makes a will and it has a definite force and effect because the law legalizes it.
Cox--The Man | Roger W. BabsonMarriage legalizes reproduction, but is not caused by desire for it.
Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 2, April 1906 | Various
British Dictionary definitions for legalize
legalise
/ (ˈliːɡəˌlaɪz) /
to make lawful or legal
to confirm or validate (something previously unlawful)
Derived forms of legalize
- legalization or legalisation, noun
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