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legalization

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌliːɡələˈzeɪʃən/ · UK /ˌliːɡəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

legalization means: The process of changing the law so that something is allowed.

noun

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The process of changing the law so that something is allowed.

  • They support the legalization of cannabis.
  • Legalization changed how the shops operated.
  • The debate over legalization continued for years.

How to use it: legalization of something (The government discussed the legalization of gambling.)

Common phrases: legalization of something, support legalization, oppose legalization

Questions about legalization

What does legalization mean?

The process of changing the law so that something is allowed.

What is legalization in other languages?

Türkçe: yasallaştırma · Español: legalización · Français: légalisation · Deutsch: Legalisierung · Italiano: legalizzazione · 日本語: 合法化

How do you pronounce legalization?

In American English /ˌliːɡələˈzeɪʃən/; in British English /ˌliːɡəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/.

How do you use legalization in a sentence?

They support the legalization of cannabis. Legalization changed how the shops operated.

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