legalize

/'li:gəlaiz/ Cách viết khác : (legalise) /'li:gəlaiz/
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legalize

The city council voted to legalize the use of electric scooters on public bike paths.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To make something legal: To change the legal status of an activity, substance, or practice from being prohibited by law to being permitted and regulated by law.
    • To authorize or sanction by law: To give official legal approval or recognition to something.
Usage and Examples
  • Verb:
    • The government decided to legalize the use of cannabis for medical purposes.
    • Many activists are campaigning to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide.
    • Some countries have legalized gambling to boost their tourism revenue.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be legalized": Describes the state of something after the legalization process.
    • The substance was legalized after a lengthy public debate and legislative review.
  • "legalizing": Used as a gerund or present participle to describe the process.
    • Legalizing certain drugs is a complex issue with social and economic implications.
Variants and Related Words
  • Legalization (n): The process or act of making something legal.
    • The legalization of the practice led to new regulatory frameworks.
  • Legal (adj): Related to or permitted by law.
    • The sale is now legal.
  • Legalise (v): A chiefly British English spelling variant of 'legalize'.
Synonyms
  • Decriminalize: To remove or reduce the criminal status of an act, often a step towards or a form of legalization.
  • Authorize: To give official permission for or approval to.
  • Permit: To allow or make possible by law, rule, or authority.
Antonyms
  • Criminalize: To make an activity illegal by law.
  • Ban: To officially or legally prohibit.
  • Prohibit: To formally forbid by law, rule, or other authority.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • "to push for legalization": To actively campaign or advocate for making something legal.
    • The group continues to push for the legalization of assisted dying.
  • "a move to legalize": An action or proposal aimed at legalizing something.
    • The senator introduced a move to legalize sports betting in the state.
legalize

The city council voted to legalize the use of electric scooters on public bike paths.

Verb
  1. make legal
    • Marijuana should be legalized

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