LEGALIZE

legalize. Legalize, v.t. to make lawful, authorize, adjust

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Le″gal‐ize (lē″gal‐īz), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Legalized (–īzd); p. pr. & vb. n. Legalizing (–ī′zĭng).] [[Cf. F. légaliser.]] 1. 1. To make legal.
2. 2. (Theol.) To interpret or apply in a legal spirit.