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legalization

1 of 1noun
/ˌliɡələˈzeɪʃən/
Forms:legalizations
1

the action or process of making something legal

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  • The legalization of marijuana sparked debates about its potential benefits and drawbacks.
  • The government passed a bill for the legalization of same-sex marriage.
  • Advocates campaigned for the legalization of assisted suicide for terminally ill patients.
  • The legalization of gambling led to economic growth in the region.
  • The country's legalization of abortion was met with both support and opposition from various groups.
Synonyms:
legalisationlegitimation