legalize

1. V-T If something is legalized, a law is passed that makes it legal. 使合法化

Divorce was legalized in 1981. 离婚在1981年被合法化了。

2. legalizationN-UNCOUNT 合法化

Legalization of drugs would drive the drug-dealing business off the streets. 毒品合法化会将毒品买卖从大街上清除。