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to legalize
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to permit something by law, granting people the right or freedom to do it
Transitive: to legalize a substance or practice
Example
The government decided to legalize the use of cannabis for medical purposes, allowing patients to access it legally.
During the 1990s, several countries were in the process of legalizing gambling to boost tourism.
word family
legal
Adjective
legalize
Verb
illegalize
Verb
illegalize
Verb

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