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legalize

The correct spelling is legalize.

How to pronounce legalize

/ˈliːɡəlaɪz/
verb

IPA: /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

Say it like: Leg-ali-ze

The correct spelling is legalize. To make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it. For example: "There is a debate whether or not to legalise some of the softer drugs."

Usage Examples

There is a debate whether or not to legalise some of the softer drugs.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it.

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