legalization
noun/ˌliɡələˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #8,588 most common English word
Meaning
the process of making something permitted by law.
Example sentence
Many activists campaigned for the legalization of same-sex marriage in their country.
Synonyms & related words
- decriminalization
- authorization
- approval
- legitimization
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