Synonyms for

Legalized

Verb / ˈli:gʌˌlaɪzd / Another word for legalized — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make something lawful or allowed by law.

Synonyms & similar words

legitimatise legitimate criminalise outlaw legitimatize decriminalise legalize decriminalize criminalize legitimize legitimise legalise authorize permit sanction approve endorse validate ratify legitimize license accord let grant empower enable entitle warrant concede tolerate accept legal

Synonyms by register

Formal

sanctioned authorized permitted ratified

Informal

allowed okayed given the green light

Literary

enfranchised licensed

Antonyms

banned forbidden prohibited illegal outlawed disallowed unauthorized

Common collocations

  • legalized marijuana
  • legalized gambling
  • legalized prostitution
  • legalized drugs
  • fully legalized
  • recently legalized
  • newly legalized
  • widely legalized

Word family

noun legalization
verb legalize
adjective legal
adverb legally

Usage note

This word implies that something was previously illegal and has now been made lawful. It is often used in political or social contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The government has legalized gambling in this state.
  2. Some countries have legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes.
  3. The sale of alcohol was legalized in the United States in 1933.
  4. Many people want to see prostitution legalized.
  5. The government is considering legalizing euthanasia in certain cases.

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