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legalise

/ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ /ˈliːɡəˌlaɪz/

Meanings
verb
To make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it.

Examples :

"There is a debate whether or not to legalise some of the softer drugs."
government law politics society state moral right

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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debate noun

/dɪˈbeɪt/

An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.

"After a four-hour debate, the committee voted to table the motion."

Illustration whether

whether pronoun

/ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/

Which of two.

"My parents are unsure whether to take us to the beach or the park this weekend. "

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legal noun

/ˈliː.ɡəl/ /ˈliɡəl/

The legal department of a company.

"Legal wants this in writing."

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softer adjective

/ˈsɔftər/ /ˈsɑftər/

Easily giving way under pressure.

"My head sank easily into the soft pillow."

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under adjective

/ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌndɚ/

Being lower; being beneath something.

"The under-the-counter storage bin kept the extra supplies hidden. "

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decriminalising verb

/ˌdiːˈkrɪmɪnəlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˌdiːˈkrɪmɪnəlaɪzɪŋ/

To change the laws so something is no longer a crime.

"Many countries are considering decriminalising the possession of small amounts of marijuana. "

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

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illegal noun

/ɪˈliːɡəl/ /ɪˈli.ɡəl/

An illegal act or technique.

"Using a fake ID was the illegal that got him expelled from school. "

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either adverb

/ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/

(after a negative) As well.

"My parents didn't want me to go to the party, and neither did my friends. "

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permit noun

/ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/

An artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal.

"A construction permit can be obtained from the town offices."

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permitting verb

/pɚˈmɪtɪŋ/ /pəˈmɪtɪŋ/

To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.

"My mom is permitting me to go to the movies with my friends tonight. "