verb (used with object), le·gal·ized, le·gal·iz·ing.
- to make legal; authorize.
verb (tr)
- to make lawful or legal
- to confirm or validate (something previously unlawful)
v.1716, from legal + -ize. Related: Legalized; legalizing.
verb (used with object), le·gal·ized, le·gal·iz·ing.
verb (tr)
v.1716, from legal + -ize. Related: Legalized; legalizing.