legalization
UK/,li:ɡəlai'zeiʃən/US/.li:gәlai'zeiʃәn/
B1
Definitions
n.
The process of making something legal.
合法化（过程）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedlegalizechoose, pick, read, gather
+
-ationrelating to, having the nature of
=legalization
legalize + -ation (act/process) = the act of making something legal.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The legalization of cannabis sparked heated debate.
- 2.
They campaigned for the legalization of online betting.