legalization

BrE /ˌliːɡəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/ AmE /ˌliːɡələˈzeɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 LEGAL STATUS [singular noun] B2

the process of making something legal or the state of being made legal

legalización, regulación legal

  • the legalization of sth

Collocations legalization of drugs · legalization of same-sex marriage

  • The government is considering the legalization of marijuana.

    El gobierno está considerando la legalización de la marihuana.

2 LEGAL RECOGNITION [singular noun] C1

the act or process of recognizing something as legally valid or acceptable

reconocimiento legal, aprobación legal

  • the legalization of sth

Collocations legalization of rights · legalization of contracts

  • The court ruled on the legalization of digital signatures.

    El tribunal dictaminó sobre la legalización de las firmas digitales.