legalise
Translation
to legalize
Examples
The government decided to legalise the drug.
The government decided to legalize the drug.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) legal. They want to legalize cannabis for medical use.
Similar Words
Synonyms: permit, authorize, decriminalize; Antonyms: ban, prohibit, outlaw
Etymology
From the adjective 'legal' plus the verb-forming suffix '-ize'.
Memory Tips
The '-ize' ending turns an adjective (legal) into a verb (to make legal).