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Legalise (Verb)

Meaning

Make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • Prostitution is an industry that some argue should be legalized to reduce its negative impacts on society.
  • The activists are calling for the government to legalise same-sex marriage nationwide.
  • Several countries have moved to legalise euthanasia in recent years amidst debates over the ethics.
  • Recent polls show a significant majority of citizens support efforts to legalise recreational cannabis use.
  • The proposed bill aimed to legalise the manufacturing and sale of medicinal marijuana products.

Synonyms

  • Legitimate
  • Legitimise
  • Legitimize
  • Legitimatize
  • Legitimatise
  • Legalize
  • Decriminalize
  • Decriminalise

Antonyms

  • Outlaw

Hypernyms

  • Permit
  • Countenance
  • Let

Hyponyms

  • Monetize

Related Words

  • Legalisation (noun)
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