as in sanctioning
to make (something) legal
They wanted to legalize gambling in their city.
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Recent Examples of legalizing
Most Germans are in favor of fully legalizing recreational cannabis months after the government approved its use for personal consumption and amid the upcoming federal elections.
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Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The mass shooting underscored California’s pervasive black market that has continued despite the state legalizing recreational marijuana in 2016.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Using experience in deep sea oil and gas drilling, the company plans to benefit from recent approvals Norway has made in legalizing the practice of mining the sea floor.
—Greg Autry, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Economists have found that legalizing sports betting increased the risk of a household going bankrupt by 25 to 30 percent, with the risk highest among young men living in low-income counties.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
England and Wales edged closer to legalizing assisted dying after lawmakers approved a contentious bill in the House of Commons on Friday to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
As additional states consider legalizing, what about the famous smell?
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Both North Dakota and South Dakota appear poised to reject ballot measures legalizing marijuana.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
Florida Florida also had legalizing recreational marijuana on their ballot as an amendment.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The mass shooting underscored California’s pervasive black market that has continued despite the state legalizing recreational marijuana in 2016.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Using experience in deep sea oil and gas drilling, the company plans to benefit from recent approvals Norway has made in legalizing the practice of mining the sea floor.
—Greg Autry, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Economists have found that legalizing sports betting increased the risk of a household going bankrupt by 25 to 30 percent, with the risk highest among young men living in low-income counties.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
England and Wales edged closer to legalizing assisted dying after lawmakers approved a contentious bill in the House of Commons on Friday to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
As additional states consider legalizing, what about the famous smell?
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Both North Dakota and South Dakota appear poised to reject ballot measures legalizing marijuana.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
Florida Florida also had legalizing recreational marijuana on their ballot as an amendment.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legalizing
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The four-belt era in boxing began in 2007 when the World Boxing Organization (WBO) became the fourth major sanctioning body.Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Nascar traditionally held single-car, single-lap qualifying until the mid-2000s, when the sanctioning body believed changing the format would boost TV ratings for qualifying.Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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But the Lightning held their own, both physically and defensively, never allowing the reigning Stanley Cup champions back in the game despite constant pressure.Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Quantum computing promises to solve problems by allowing previously unheard-of processing speeds and predictive analytics.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment that the commission, by approving the plans, has violated their fundamental rights.Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The House ended up approving, with the help of Democrats, a three-month spending bill that included $110 billion for disaster relief and a one-year extension of the farm bill.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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The aim is to launch startups and ideas that transcend conflict by enabling both sides to benefit from each other's expertise.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Amex also has multiple partnerships including Marriott International and Delta, enabling customers to earn attractive rewards and further incentivizing spending activity.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Legalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legalizing. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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