Legalisierung
/leːɡaliˈziːʁʊŋ/noun★Intermediate
⚖️Law
formal
The process of making something legal, especially through legislation or official approval.
Die Legalisierung von Ehen zwischen gleichgeschlechtlichen Paaren hat in einigen Ländern zu großen Debatten geführt.
The legalization of same-sex marriages has sparked major debates in some countries.
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Often used in discussions about drugs, marriage, or other socially debated topics.
Collocations
die Legalisierung vonthe legalization offür die Legalisierungin favor of legalizationgegen die Legalisierungagainst legalization
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💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
The term is frequently used in debates about drugs, marriage, or other socially debated topics.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'legalisieren' (to legalize) + the suffix '-ung' (indicating an action or process).
📝Usage Notes
In German, 'Legalisierung' is often used in formal contexts, particularly in legal, political, or social discussions.
Word Breakdown
legal
pertaining to the law
root-isierung
process or action of
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