Legalization (Noun)
Meaning
The act of making lawful.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The movement for the legalization of same-sex marriage gained momentum after a landmark court decision.
- Some countries have undergone a significant process of legalization, moving from being predominantly illicit economies to having robust legal frameworks.
- The recent trend of states moving towards the legalization of recreational marijuana has been a topic of controversy and debate.
- After years of lobbying, the activists finally succeeded in pushing for the legalization of abortion in their country.
- Experts believe that the legalization of online sports betting would not only increase revenue but also create new job opportunities.