legalization
Translation
legalisation
Examples
There are debates about the legalization of drugs.
There are debates about the legalisation of drugs.
Grammar Patterns
((the legalisation)) ((of sth.)) the process of making (sth.) legal - They discussed the legalisation of marijuana.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decriminalization, legitimization; Antonyms: prohibition, ban
Etymology
From 'legal' + '-ize' (to make) + '-ation' (the process of). The process of making something legal.
Memory Tips
Break it down: legal-ize-ation. The '-ation' suffix means 'the process of', so it's the process of making something legal.