legalization
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/ˌliːɡələˈzeɪʃn/
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/ˌliːɡəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/
The process of making something legal or officially accepted.
The legalization of same-sex marriage was a significant milestone in civil rights.
同性婚姻合法化是民权运动中的一个重要里程碑。