legalizes
Pronunciation: [ˈliːɡəlaɪzɪz]
Word
Context: "law"
(verb) to make something that was not allowed by law become lawful or acceptable. This happens when a government decides that something can be done legally now.
Example
The government legalized recreational marijuana, allowing people to use it freely.
Example
The petition to legalize gambling was rejected by the lawmakers.
Example
What happens when a state legalizes a new industry?
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