Legalize synonyms and antonyms
lē'gə-līz'
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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 let do or happen; permit:
To make into law:
To give the status of a legitimate child to (one born out of wedlock)
The act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization.
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To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for. [from 15th c.]
To establish the soundness, accuracy, or legitimacy of:
illegalize (antonym)
(Nonstandard) To make illegal, to prohibit by law, to criminalize something that had previously been legal.
illegitimize (antonym)
allow
deny (antonym)
To disclaim connection with, responsibility for, etc.; to refuse to acknowledge; to disown; to abjure; to disavow.
refuse (antonym)
To decline to grant the request of (a person)
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veto (antonym)
To prevent or delay (a legislative bill) from becoming law by exercising the power of veto.
To give legal force or status to; make lawful.
To legalize.
law (related)
(Informal, Dial.) To take legal action (against)
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
outlaw (antonym)
To remove from legal jurisdiction or enforcement.
criminalize (related)
approve (related)
To show, feel, or express approval:
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