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legalize in French

legalize in French is légaliser, autoriser, dépénaliser — legalize means to make something officially permitted by law.

legalize in French

légaliser
verb
To make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it.
autoriser
verb
To make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it.
dépénaliser
verb
To make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it.

What does "legalize" mean?

  1. verb To make something officially permitted by law.
    "Several states have voted to legalize recreational marijuana."
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legalize in a sentence

  • Several states have voted to legalize recreational marijuana.
  • The government moved to legalize same-sex marriage in 2015.

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What is "legalize" in French?

"legalize" in French is légaliser, autoriser, dépénaliser. legalize means: To make something officially permitted by law.

How do you use "legalize" in a sentence?

Example: "Several states have voted to legalize recreational marijuana." In French, "legalize" is légaliser, autoriser, dépénaliser.

Are there other ways to say "legalize" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "legalize": légaliser, autoriser, dépénaliser.

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