Legalization


[lee-guh-lahyz] /ˈli gəˌlaɪz/

verb (used with object), legalized, legalizing.
1.
to make ; authorize.
/ˈliːɡəˌlaɪz/
verb (transitive)
1.
to make lawful or legal
2.
to confirm or validate (something previously unlawful)
n.

1805, noun of action from legalize.
v.

1716, from legal + -ize. Related: Legalized; legalizing.

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