Noun: legalization ,lee-gu-lu'zey-shun [N. Amer], ,lee-gu-lI'zey-shun [Brit]
- (law) the act of making lawful
"The legalization of marijuana has been a contentious issue in many states";
- legalisation [Brit], legitimation
Derived forms: legalizations
Type of: group action
Encyclopedia: Legalization