present participle
Making something allowed by law.
The government is considering legalizing marijuana.
Several states are legalizing recreational cannabis.
American English
How to pronounce legalizing
verb · nounB2
LEEguhlaizihng
/ˈli.gəˌlaɪ.zɪŋ/
4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of legalize
Legalizing can be used in a progressive verb phrase or as a noun for the act of making something legal.
Making something allowed by law.
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gerund noun
The act or process of changing the law so that something is allowed.
Legalizing same-sex marriage was a major milestone.
The debate over legalizing gambling continues.