as in to permit
to make (something) legal
They wanted to legalize gambling in their city.
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Recent Examples of legalize
The Netherlands has also legalized assisted dying related to mental disorders, not just terminal illnesses.
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Mathew Schmalz, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
So far, 39 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized sports gambling.
—Ted Koppel, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2025
Currently, marijuana has been legalized for medical use in 38 states and Washington D.C., with 24 states and Washington D.C. legalizing it for recreational use.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Later that year, however, GOP lawmakers blocked a reauthorization vote needed to legalize retail sales of recreational cannabis after
Republicans won a majority in the House of Delegates.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Mathew Schmalz, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
So far, 39 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized sports gambling.
—Ted Koppel, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2025
Currently, marijuana has been legalized for medical use in 38 states and Washington D.C., with 24 states and Washington D.C. legalizing it for recreational use.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Later that year, however, GOP lawmakers blocked a reauthorization vote needed to legalize retail sales of recreational cannabis after
Republicans won a majority in the House of Delegates.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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The House voted Tuesday to effectively kill a discharge petition championed by Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida that forced a vote on a measure that would have permitted remote voting for new parents.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Under former trade agreements, China committed to releasing 34 foreign films per year under revenue-share terms, with overseas studios permitted to a 25 percent share of ticket sales.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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Wilson's refusal to face the trans athlete came on Friday in Nashville, Tennessee, at the MVP Music City Open, which is an event that is officially sanctioned by the Disc Golf Pro Tour and the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA).—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The tournament at the University of Maryland’s College Park campus was sanctioned by USA Fencing and had no involvement from the NCAA.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Jena, Louisiana — An immigration judge in Louisiana on Friday allowed the Trump administration to move forward with its effort to deport Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, upholding one of the deportation grounds cited by the government.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Centrally located in the GA section of Coachella both weekends, the activation will allow festival attendees to lounge while enjoying a meal.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Nicaragua’s Legislature approved a constitutional reform in late January, allowing Ortega and Murillo to serve as co-presidents of the Central American country.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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But to her disappointment, only three Miami applicants were approved.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Phishing attacks often attempt to get people to share personal information, like Social Security numbers, which enables criminals to access finances.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Archer Aviation Archer's efforts to secure what's called 'Type Certification' from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Midnight could enable the eVTOL company to operate out of major airports.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Apr. 2025
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The passenger was licensed to carry a firearm and later turned his weapon over to the police.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Roku licenses its operating system to TV makers, and Amazon is another FAST force via its Fire TVs and connected devices.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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Ja-young not only realizes what’s going on but accepts her grandson’s decision, becoming a reluctant ally in the charade.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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Cash only: The Desert Bar doesn't accept credit or debit cards.—
Tiffany Acosta,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Legalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legalize. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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