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LEGALIZE Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word legalize. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word legalize. (close relations)

Best Alternatives

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decriminalize
verbv
verb

• make legal

legitimize
verbv
verb

• make legal

authorize
verbv
verb

• grant authorization or clearance for

• give or delegate power or authority to

empower
verbv
verb

• give or delegate power or authority to

• give qualities or abilities 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

regulate
verbv
verb

• fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

• bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

• shape or influence; give direction to

• restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)

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

decriminalise
verbv
verb

• make legal

legalise
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 LEGALIZE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for legalize, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
permit allow authorize countenance legitimate let sanction

Alternatives for DECRIMINALIZE

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