legalisation

/ˌliːɡələˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of making something allowed by law.
    • The legalisation of same-sex marriage was a major step for equality.
    • The legalisation of street vending helped many small business owners.
    • Many countries are debating the legalisation of certain soft drugs.
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