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How to pronounce legalized

verbB2
LEEguhlaizd

/ˈli.gəˌlaɪzd̚/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Form of legalize

Changed the law so that something was or is allowed.

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Meanings & examples

past and past participle

Changed the law so that something was or is allowed.

The state legalized recreational marijuana last year.

Several states have legalized the use of cannabis.

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