legalize

BrE /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ AmE /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

verb en → es

past legalized pp legalized ing legalizing

1 MAKE LEGAL [transitive] B2

to make something legal or allow it to be legal

legalizar, permitir

  • take sth into law

Collocations legalize drugs · legalize same-sex marriage

  • The government has decided to legalize marijuana.

    El gobierno ha decidido legalizar la marihuana.

2 MAKE LEGAL POSSIBLE [transitive] B2

to make it possible for something to be done legally

hacer legal, permitir

  • make sth legal

Collocations legalize gambling · legalize abortion

  • The new law will legalize online betting.

    La nueva ley permitirá las apuestas en línea.