legalize
Translation
legalise
Examples
They want to legalize marijuana.
They want to legalise marijuana.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) legal They want to legalise marijuana.
Similar Words
Synonyms: permit, authorize, allow; Antonyms: prohibit, ban, outlaw
Etymology
From 'legal' (from Latin 'legalis', 'relating to the law') and the verb-forming suffix '-ize'.
Memory Tips
This is the standard spelling in American English. The '-ize' suffix often means 'to make' or 'to become'.