Definitions

1. verb

to make (something) lawful or official, or to bring (something) into conformity with the law

“The government has decided to legalise the sale of cannabis for medicinal purposes.”

2. verb

to make (a situation or condition) acceptable or legitimate

“The company is trying to legalise its environmental practices.”

3. verb

to justify or excuse (something)

“She tried to legalise her late arrival by saying she had been stuck in traffic.”

4. noun

the process of making (something) lawful or official

“The legalisation of abortion has been a contentious issue for decades.”