le|gal|ize

le|gal|ize
le|gal|ize «LEE guh lyz», transitive verb, -ized, -iz|ing.
to make legal; authorize by law; sanction: »

The American people have been unwilling to legalize…extensive gambling (Edward C. Devereux, Jr.).

SYNONYM(S): legitimize.
le´gal|i|za´tion, noun.

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