Legalize Synonyms and Antonyms
lē'gə-līz'
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Synonyms for Legalize
The definition of formulate is to create a strategy or come up with a plan or idea, or to express an idea in a clear, concise way.
A penalty imposed for violating accepted social norms. A sanction may be civil or criminal in nature. Criminal sanctions are either fine, imprisonment, or both. Authorization and/or approval by someone in a position of authority; for example, the act of imposing a penalty.
To give legal force or status to; make lawful.
To legalize.
To make seem just, right, or reasonable; justify
To let do or happen; permit:
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To make into law:
The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization.
To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for. [from 15th c.]
To establish the soundness, accuracy, or legitimacy of:
To make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it.
To reduce or abolish criminal penalties for:
Alternative spelling of decriminalize.
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(UK) Alternative form of legitimize.
make legal
Antonyms for Legalize
(Nonstandard) To make illegal, to prohibit by law, to criminalize something that had previously been legal.
illegitimize
allow
To disclaim connection with, responsibility for, etc.; to refuse to acknowledge; to disown; to abjure; to disavow.
To decline to grant the request of (a person)
To prevent or delay (a legislative bill) from becoming law by exercising the power of veto.
To remove from legal jurisdiction or enforcement.
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Words Related to Legalize
(Informal, Dial.) To take legal action (against)
To show, feel, or express approval:
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