Legalize
Pronunciation: /ˈliːɡəˌlaɪz/
Legalize (verb)
- To change a rule so an activity is allowed by law.
- To remove legal limits on something, so people can do it legally.
- To give official legal status to an action, document, or practice.
Examples
- The council will legalize the new rules next year.
- They legalize the practice to reduce unfair treatment.