Used in a Sentence

legalize

How to use legalize in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for legalize.

Editorial note

Will this "legalize fraud," as suggested in this piece?

Examples13
Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of legalize gathered in one view.

verb

make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for legalize.

Example sentences

1

Will this "legalize fraud," as suggested in this piece?

2

When he contacted them to correct it they tried to legalize their way out of it.

3

The only way to stop these large criminal enterprises is to legalize the stuff.

4

Ah yes, the good old "If you legalize drugs, next we'll be legalizing plastic explosives!

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* The Crowdfunding provision in the act clearly doesn't "legalize fraud".

6

Meanwhile, progress is being made to legalize cellphone unlocking.

7

One has to remember that Portugal did not completely legalize drugs.

8

We're trying to explain to people who really don't care that they should take time out of their day to help legalize something called "jailbreaking".

9

The White House response opposes legalized phone unlocking, except to phones already out of contract.

10

Provided we also legalize same-sex marriage, this voting cycle will make me proud to be a Washington native.

11

Various states were working to legalize transactions for online poker.

12

I am absolutely saying to legalize all drugs, even the incredibly addictive ones.

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I think my state does want to legalize, and my reading of the Constitution indicates that we should have the right to, so in the mean time, nullification seems like a perfect fit here.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use legalize in a sentence?

Will this "legalize fraud," as suggested in this piece?

What does legalize mean?

make legal; "Marijuana should be legalized"

What part of speech is legalize?

legalize is commonly used as verb.