Legalization Meaning

/lˌiɡələˈzeɪʃən/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounThe process of making something legal, the process to legalize, decriminalization.

A good case can be made for the legalization of drugs.
Sami believes in the legalization of weed.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Many activists strongly supported the ____ of online gambling in the state.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of recreational drugs has been a very controversial topic in many countries around the world recently.

From legalize + -ation. Piecewise doublet of loyalization.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
Many activists strongly supported the ____ of online gambling in the state.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of recreational drugs has been a very controversial topic in many countries around the world recently.

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