English Explanatory Dictionary

legalise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of legalize.

Pronunciation

/ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-legalise.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-legalise.wav

Word forms

legalise legalises legalising legalised legalize

Etymology

From legal + -ise. Piecewise doublet of loyalise.

Derived words

legalisation relegalise unlegalised
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