legalization meaning

Definition of legalization

1. the act of making lawful

   Synonyms: legalisation, legitimation

   Type of: group action

   Related forms: legalize

legalization in a sentence

• John supports the legalization of marijuana.
• Tom did a dab to celebrate the legalization of cannabis in New York.

How to pronounce legalization

legalization is pronounced /ˌliɡələˈzeɪʃən/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.

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