legalize
Translation
to make legal, to legitimize
Examples
They want to legalize certain drugs.
They want to legalize certain drugs.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) lawful or permissible. They want to legalize certain drugs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: permit, authorize, legitimize; Antonyms: prohibit, ban, criminalize
Etymology
From Latin 'legalis' (relating to the law) + '-ize' (verb-forming suffix).
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'legal' by adding the suffix '-ize' to it.