noun
- the process of making something legal or lawful; the act of giving legal status or authorization to something previously illegal or unregulated
Usage: British English spelling; American English uses 'legalization'; commonly used in political and legal contexts
Examples
- The legalisation of same-sex marriage was a major milestone for civil rights.
- Many countries are debating the legalisation of cannabis for medical purposes.
- The government announced plans for the legalisation of online gambling.
- Advocates pushed for the legalisation of abortion in the new legislation.
- The legalisation of electric scooters required new traffic regulations.
- Some economists support the legalisation of certain informal businesses.
- The legalisation process took several years of parliamentary debate.