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legalizing

/ˌlɛdʒəˈlaɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does legalizing mean?

verb

to make or declare something legal, or to give official approval or recognition to something.

Example

"The new law will legalize the use of medical marijuana in the state."

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