Legalize

Pronunciation: /ˈliːɡəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of legalize

verb to make something legal or permissible by law

Example Sentences

A1 Some countries have legalized same-sex marriage.

A2 The government is considering whether to legalize marijuana for medical use.

B1 The new law aims to legalize the sale of certain types of fireworks.

B2 The proposal to legalize euthanasia has sparked a heated debate in parliament.

C1 The decision to legalize gambling in the city was met with mixed reactions from the public.

C2 The government's decision to legalize the use of certain psychedelic drugs for therapeutic purposes has been praised by many experts.

Examples of legalize in a Sentence

formal The government is considering whether to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes.

informal I heard they might legalize gambling in our state soon.

slang They should totally legalize skateboarding in that area.

figurative Some people argue that we should legalize forgiveness in our society.

Grammatical Forms of legalize

• past tense: legalized
• plural: legalizes
• comparative: more legalized
• superlative: most legalized
• present tense: legalize
• future tense: will legalize
• perfect tense: has legalized
• continuous tense: is legalizing
• singular: legalize
• positive degree: legalize
• infinitive: to legalize
• gerund: legalizing
• participle: legalized

Origin and Evolution of legalize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'legalize' originated from the combination of the words 'legal' and '-ize', forming a new verb.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to making something lawful or acceptable according to the law, the term 'legalize' has evolved to specifically denote the act of making previously illegal activities or substances permissible under the law.