as in to permit
to make (something) legal
They wanted to legalize gambling in their city.
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Recent Examples of legalize
Two bills to legalize recreational marijuana were introduced in the 2025 legislative session, but both died in the session.
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Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
Party time is over In 2022, Thailand became the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Two Republicans from the Ohio House of Representatives have introduced House Bill 298, which would legalize online games like roulette and poker, NBC affiliate WKYC reported.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 2 July 2025
Closing 2018 Farm Bill Hemp Loophole The 2018 Farm Bill, passed during President Donald Trump’s first term, legalized hemp containing up to 0.3% THC nationwide for industrial purposes.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
Party time is over In 2022, Thailand became the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Two Republicans from the Ohio House of Representatives have introduced House Bill 298, which would legalize online games like roulette and poker, NBC affiliate WKYC reported.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 2 July 2025
Closing 2018 Farm Bill Hemp Loophole The 2018 Farm Bill, passed during President Donald Trump’s first term, legalized hemp containing up to 0.3% THC nationwide for industrial purposes.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for legalize
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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On one hand, not having football means most Big East schools won’t come close to paying out the overall $20.5 million cap permitted by the House settlement.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Under the ‘India Semiconductor Mission’, the government has sanctioned five semiconductor manufacturing units, securing a total investment of USD 18.15 billion by 2024, marking a significant milestone in India's semiconductor manufacturing ambitions and boosting the local ecosystem.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The State Department also sanctioned Cuban Defense Minister Álvaro López Miera and Interior Minister Lázaro Alberto Álvarez Casas.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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That approval came in September, allowing the company to market the feature as an over-the-counter medical tool.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Trump is unlikely to allow India’s policy toward Ukraine to determine the future of a U.S.-India deal or a thaw in trade tensions, for example, and likewise with China.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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The commissioners almost always vote unanimously on agenda items at public meetings, from utility rates to approving new transmission lines.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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The lack of clarity didn't stop Congress from approving this year's $25 billion down payment, but there are more key decision points ahead.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
23 July 2025
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This enables the high-magnitude flow of campaign donations toward pollution-friendly actions in Tallahassee.—
Mel Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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The Tizen team provides comprehensive technical and marketing support, enabling an agile go-to-market process.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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And, sometimes, that followed moves Thompson’s companies aren’t licensed to make.—
David J. Neal
July 23,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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That’s when companies began to copyright software as intellectual property and charge businesses licensing fees to use their technology.—
Vidya Plainfield,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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To the local big-game purists, sharks were the stray dogs of the sea, and if Mundus was willing to control the population he was accepted as an eccentric asset to the community.—
Pat Smith,
Outdoor Life,
24 July 2025
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The Dawg Pound is an iconic part of the Browns franchise and one of the best representations in sports of fans feeling like and being accepted as part of the organization.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Legalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legalize. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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