English word legalise comes from English legal, English -ise
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| legal | English (eng) | (countable) A spy who is attached to, and ostensibly employed by, an embassy, military outpost, etc.. (uncountable, US, Canada) Paper in sheets 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm).. (uncountable, informal) The legal department of a company. (informal) Above the age of consent or the legal drinking age.. Being allowed or prescribed by law.. Having its basis in the law.. Relating to the law or [...] |
| -ise | English (eng) | Used in certain words; see the usage notes. Suffix used in loanwords from French to form abstract nouns of quality or function. |
| legalise | English (eng) | To make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it. |