legalize meaning
UK US /ˈliɡəlaɪz/ 3 syllables
- American spelling of legalise (British). See -ise / -ize spelling.
Definition of legalize
- make legal
- Marijuana should be legalized
Synonyms: legalise, decriminalize, decriminalise, legitimize, legitimise, legitimate, legitimatize, legitimatise
Opposite: outlaw
Type of: permit
Kinds: monetize
Related forms: legalization
How to pronounce legalize
legalize is pronounced /ˈliɡəlaɪz/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with LE · words ending in ZE · 8-letter words
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