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LEGALISE Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word legalise. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word legalise. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for LEGALISE

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decriminalize
verbv
verb

• make legal

legalize
verbv
verb

• make legal

legitimize
verbv
verb

• make legal

accept
verbv
verb

• consider or hold as true

• receive willingly something given or offered

• give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

• react favorably to; consider right and proper

• admit into a group or community

• take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

• tolerate or accommodate oneself to

• be designed to hold or take

• receive (a report) officially, as from a committee

• make use of or accept for some purpose

• be sexually responsive to, used of a female domesticated mammal

approve
verbv
verb

• give sanction to

• judge to be right or commendable; think well of

authorize
verbv
verb

• grant authorization or clearance for

• give or delegate power or authority to

enable
verbv
verb

• render capable or able for some task

endorse
verbv
verb

• be behind; approve of

• give support or one's approval to

• guarantee as meeting a certain standard

• sign as evidence of legal transfer

permit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a legal document giving official permission to do something

• the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

• large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies

verb

• consent to, give permission; permit

• make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

• allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting

sanction
verb, nounv, n
noun

• formal and explicit approval

• a mechanism of social control for enforcing a society's standards

• official permission or approval

• the act of final authorization

verb

• give sanction to

• give authority or permission to

• give religious sanction to, such as through an oath

validate
verbv
verb

• declare or make legally valid

• prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something

• give evidence for

• make valid or confirm the validity of

warrant
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

• a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price

• formal and explicit approval

• a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

verb

• provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)

• stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of

legit
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• A legitimate; a legitimate actor.

• A legitimate child.

adjective

• Legitimate; legal; allowed by the rules; valid.

• (by extension, of a thing or person) Genuine, actual, literal or honest.

• Genuinely good and possessing all the required or expected qualities; the real deal.

• Cool by virtue of being genuine.

adverb

• Legitimately; within the law.

• Honestly; truly; seriously.

decriminalise
verbv
verb

• make legal

legitimate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

adjective satellite

• based on known statements or events or conditions

• in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles

• authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law

verb

• make legal

• show or affirm to be just and legitimate

• make (an illegitimate child) legitimate; declare the legitimacy of (someone)

legitimatise
verbv
verb

• make legal

legitimatize
verbv
verb

• make legal

legitimise
verbv
verb

• make legal

Best Hypernyms For LEGALISE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for legalise, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
permit allow authorize countenance legitimize let

Alternatives for DECRIMINALIZE

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