verb
to change the law so that something is allowed
The state voted to legalize recreational marijuana.
Common phrases & grammar
legalize marijuana · legalize same-sex marriage
American English
How to pronounce legalize
verbB2
LEEguhlaiz
/ˈli.gəˌlaɪz/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
to change the law so that something is allowed
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