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Legalise (verb) means a non-Oxford British English standard spelling of legalize.

verb

A non-Oxford British English standard spelling of legalize.

"At a time when multipartyism had already been legalised, the people were instructed by the police to unhoist their flag at Shumba Mjini and other places." — Mohammed Ali Bakari, The Democratisation Process in Zanzibar: A Retarded Transition (2001)

"The law passed by the chancellor, Olaf Scholz’s ruling three-party coalition, legalises cultivating up to three plants for private consumption, the possession of 50g of cannabis at one time at home, and 25g in public." — Kate Connolly, Germany legalises possession of cannabis for personal use (2024)

"Support for legalising cannabis has continued to grow over the years, as usage has increased and the drug has been legalised elsewhere." — Amy Remeikis, Legalising cannabis in Australia: how would it work and is there a catch? (2023)

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