lɛˈɡalˌaɪz, lɪˈɡaɪz

Definitions

1. verb

to make something lawful or official

“The government decided to legalize marijuana for medical use.”

2. verb

to give official sanction to

“The court will legalize the union after reviewing the case.”

3. verb

to give a legal status to

“The city council voted to legalize the homeless shelter.”

4. verb

to make something legal or valid

“The new law will legalize same-sex marriage in the state.”

5. noun

the act of making something lawful or official

“The legalization of abortion has been a contentious issue for years.”