Meaning & use
Legalize
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To make something that was previously illegal permissible under the law.
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Several states moved to legalize recreational cannabis use.
The new bill would legalize online sports betting nationwide.
A note on using this word
Spelled 'legalise' in British English, following the common -ize/-ise variation between American and British spelling.
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