legalize
verb
le·gal·ize
ˈlē-gə-ˌlīz 
legalized; legalizing
: to make legal
especially
: to give legal validity or sanction to
Examples of legalize in a Sentence
They wanted to legalize gambling in their city.
The government has legalized the use of the new drug.
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To anyone concerned that legalizing marijuana will result in the state being overcome with the smell of pot everywhere, most people who consume marijuana in public places use vapes or edibles which have no odor at all.
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Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 1 July 2024
Today’s great reads Mexico may legalize magic mushrooms.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
But some of the businesses have run afoul of the law, even as states such as New Mexico have legalized marijuana.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 24 June 2024
Earlier this month, the sound of mooing rang out in the chambers of the Louisiana capitol when the House unanimously voted in favor of a bill legalizing the sale of raw milk in the state.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2024
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Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 1 July 2024
Today’s great reads Mexico may legalize magic mushrooms.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
But some of the businesses have run afoul of the law, even as states such as New Mexico have legalized marijuana.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 24 June 2024
Earlier this month, the sound of mooing rang out in the chambers of the Louisiana capitol when the House unanimously voted in favor of a bill legalizing the sale of raw milk in the state.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for legalize
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legalize
verb
le·gal·ize
ˈlē-gə-ˌlīz
legalized; legalizing
: to make legal
wanted to legalize gambling in their city
Legal Definition
legalize
transitive verb
le·gal·ize
ˈlē-gə-ˌlīz
legalized; legalizing
: to make legal
especially
: to give legal validity or sanction to
legalization
noun
legalizer
noun
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