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LEGALIZING Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word legalizing. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word legalizing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for LEGALIZING

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approving
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• the formal act of approving

adjective satellite

• expressing or manifesting praise or approval

authorizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• grant authorization or clearance for

• give or delegate power or authority to

legitimizing
verbv
verb

• make legal

licensing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a legal document giving official permission to do something

• freedom to deviate deliberately from normally applicable rules or practices (especially in behavior or speech)

• excessive freedom; lack of due restraint

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

verb

• authorize officially

permitting
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
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

decriminalise
verbv
verb

• make legal

decriminalize
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

legitimize
verbv
verb

• make legal

Best Hypernyms For LEGALIZING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for legalizing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
allow countenance let permit

Alternatives for APPROVING

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