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- [lee-guh-lahyz]
- /ˈli gəˌlaɪz/
- /ˈliː.ɡəl.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lee-guh-lahyz]
- /ˈli gəˌlaɪz/
Definitions of legalise word
- verb with object legalise to make legal; authorize. 1
- noun legalise To make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it. 1
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Origin of legalise
First appearance:
before 1710 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1710-20; legal + -ize
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Legalise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
legalise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
legalise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for legalise
verb legalise
- decriminalise — Alternative spelling of decriminalize.
- authorise — to give authority or official power to; empower: to authorize an employee to sign purchase orders.
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
Antonyms for legalise
verb legalise
- prohibit — to forbid (an action, activity, etc.) by authority or law: Smoking is prohibited here.
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- disallow — to refuse to allow; reject; veto: to disallow a claim for compensation.
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
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