Legalize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Legalized; p. pr. & vb. n. Legalizing.]
Etymology: [Cf. F. légaliser.]
1. To make legal.
2. (Theol.)
To interpret or apply in a legal spirit.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists legalize only as an antonym, under abolish.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given