1. making something legal or lawful; giving legal status to something previously prohibited
Usage: British spelling; present participle of legalise

Examples

• The government is considering legalising cannabis for medical use.
• Many countries are legalising same-sex marriage.
• The process of legalising the new immigration policy will take months.
• They are legalising street vendors in the downtown area.
• The committee voted in favor of legalising online gambling.
• Legalising these substances requires careful regulation.
• The campaign focused on legalising assisted dying for terminally ill patients.