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make legal

VERB
decriminalize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
legitimize
STRONG
allow permit regulate sanction
WEAK
declare lawful
Antonyms
STRONG
deny disallow disapprove refuse reject
VERB
validate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approve certify confirm corroborate endorse justify legalize legitimize ratify substantiate verify
STRONG
authenticate authorize constitute okay sanction
WEAK
John Hancock bear out give stamp of approval give the go-ahead give the green light give the nod make binding make stick rubber-stamp set seal on sign off on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
contradict deny disagree disallow disapprove discredit disprove invalidate oppose refuse reject repudiate veto

Example Sentences

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There is no denying that AI will make legal work easier and faster, but there still needs to be a human element to make sure things are done right, he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

The person with power of attorney would make legal and financial decisions on her behalf.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

Passion, influence, and the ability to make legal money as a result.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2023

While only one of the women had filed a lawsuit against the team, the others intended to make legal claims against the Texans before the settlements were reached, Buzbee said.

From Washington Times • Jul. 15, 2022

With contracts, as with laws: “A contract is a private and particular law, and contracts do not make the law binding, but the laws do make legal contracts so.”

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith