legalization
noun [ U ] (UK usually legalisation) uk/ˌliː.ɡəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌliː.ɡəl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
合法化
the act of allowing something by law
the legalization of drugs 毒品合法化
She supports legalization for undocumented immigrants already in the country. 她支持让已经在该国的无证移民合法化。
See: legalize
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- He founded the group to promote the legalization of marijuana.
- Local government officials could block the legalization of slot machine gambling in their communities.