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Noun: legalisation  ,lee-gu-lI'zey-shun
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: legalization)
  1. (law) the act of making lawful
    "The legalisation of marijuana has been a contentious issue in many states";
    - legalization, legitimation

Derived forms: legalisations

Type of: group action

Encyclopedia: Legalisation