Legalise
/ˈliːɡəlaɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) To make something legal or lawful by enacting legislation or formal approval.
The government decided to legalise certain medical treatments previously prohibited by law.
Forms
- legalises
- legalised
- legalising
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'legalise' often denotes the formal process of making an act lawful, distinct from informal acceptance; spelling varies by regional usage (British English prefers 'legalise' vs. American English 'legalize').
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