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Italian

legalizzazione

/le.ɡa.lid.d͡zaˈt͡sjo.ne/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

legalization

  • the process of making an activity or substance legal
  • the official authentication or validation of a document

In a sentence

Il parlamento sta discutendo la legalizzazione di questa pratica.

Parliament is discussing the legalization of this practice.

Per richiedere il visto serve la legalizzazione del certificato?

Is legal authentication of the certificate required to apply for the visa?

Molti cittadini sono favorevoli alla legalizzazione controllata.

Many citizens are in favor of regulated legalization.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
legalizzazionefeminine · singular
legalizzazionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Ends in -zione and is feminine, like virtually all abstract nouns with this suffix.
  • Often heard in public debates regarding drugs, gambling, or administrative procedures.

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