Vocabulary Entry

legalise

|verb • noun

verb

To make something legal or to permit it by law.

Example Sentences

"The government decided to legalise the sale of marijuana."

"Activists are working hard to legalise same-sex marriage."

"Many countries have moved to legalise online gambling recently."

noun

Example Sentences

"The legalisation of cannabis has sparked a national debate."

"The legalisation process can take several months."

"Supporters of legalisation argue that it can reduce crime rates."