legalise

Definitions

Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of legalize.

UK, alt-of, nonstandard

Equivalents

Examples

“At a time when multipartyism had already been legalised, the people were instructed by the police to unhoist their flag at Shumba Mjini and other places.”

“The “bare knuckled competition that globalisation requires" is presented as a non-negotiable given, while those on the receiving end⟳ of the consequences are dismissed as ill-informed and wishing to "legalise modern-day forms of piracy and counterfeiting" (and in this respect⟳ Shapiro is referring to the governments of Brazil and India).”

“Support⟳ for legalising cannabis has continued to grow⟳ over the years, as usage has increased and the drug has been legalised elsewhere.”

“The law passed by the chancellor, Olaf Scholz’s ruling three-party coalition, legalises cultivating up to three plants for private consumption, the possession of 50g of cannabis at one time at home, and 25g in public.”

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