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legalization

NOUN
justice
Synonyms
STRONGEST
authority due process honesty integrity law right truth
STRONG
amends appeal authorization charter code compensation consideration correction credo creed decree equity evenness hearing impartiality judicatory judicature justness legality legitimacy litigation penalty reasonableness recompense rectitude redress reparation review rule sanction sentence
WEAK
constitutionality fair play fair treatment legal process square deal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
corruption dishonesty falsehood
STRONG
award penalty refusal reward
WEAK
illegality injustice lawlessness partiality unethicalness unfairness
NOUN
passage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance establishment legislation passing ratification
STRONG
allowance freedom passport permission right safe-conduct visa warrant
Antonyms
WEAK
denial idleness inaction refusal veto wait whole
NOUN
permit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allowance charter concession consent go ahead grant license passport patent permission privilege visa warrant
STRONG
admittance empowering favor franchise indulgence leave liberty pass safe-conduct sanction sufferance toleration
WEAK
green light
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ban denial difference disagreement prohibition protest refusal veto
STRONG
disapproval
WEAK
grounding

Example Sentences

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The coat hanger became the symbol for legalization.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

After Schleswig-Holstein formally approved the pilot project in 2024, Metz sought legalization of the process in Hamburg, winning the backing of Green Party politicians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

On the plus side, FanDuel believes that prediction markets will help “accelerate” legalization of regular online sports betting, Jackson said on the call.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

Fisher said these scandals will “absolutely not” slow legalization, because states want the additional tax revenue from sportsbooks.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

Patel shows Dominga papers—proof, she says, that her son’s legalization process is already under way.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario