legalisation
Translation
legalization
Examples
There are debates about the legalisation of cannabis.
There are debates about the legalization of cannabis.
Grammar Patterns
the legalization of ((sth.)) the act of making (sth.) legal. The legalization of drugs is a controversial topic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: authorization, decriminalization; Antonyms: prohibition, banning
Etymology
From 'legalize' plus the suffix '-ation', which forms nouns of action.
Memory Tips
The '-ation' ending often means 'the process of making something...'. So, this is the process of making something legal.