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“legalize” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/legalize/

Example

Le gouvernement va légaliser le mariage.

The government is going to legalize marriage.

Illustration for légaliser (legalize)

How to say “legalize” in French

“Legalize” in French is légaliser.

A government decision that moves an existing practice into an officially recognized legal status.

Full entry for légaliser: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with légaliser

De nombreux pays ont décidé de légaliser le cannabis.

Many countries have decided to legalize cannabis.

Tips for using légaliser

  • Légaliser concerns legal authorization, which does not necessarily imply social approval or moral acceptance.

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