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legalize verb

  /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/
  • To make legal or permit under law. Either by decriminalising something that has been illegal or by specifically permitting it.
laillistaa

legal adjective

  /ˈliɡəl/ , /ˈliː.ɡəl/
  • Being allowed or prescribed by law.
laillinen, lakisääteinen
  • Relating to the law or to lawyers.
juridinen, oikeudellinen, lainopillinen, laki-, lakimies-
  • Having its basis in the law.
juridinen, lainmukainen

legalization noun

  • The process of making something legal, the process to legalize, decriminalization.
laillistaminen

legally adverb

  /ˈliːɡəli/
  • From a legal perspective.
juridisesti
  • As permitted by law; not contrary to law.
laillisesti

legality noun

  • Lawfulness.
laillisuus

legalism noun

  • A legal axiom, term or rule.
lakimääräys, lakitermi
  • Focusing on the text of written law to the exclusion of the intent of law, elevating strict adherence to law over justice, mercy, grace and common sense.
  • (religion) A belief that salvation is attained or maintained by adherence to the requirements of moral law; salvation by works rather than by faith alone.
legalismi

Legalism noun

  • A school of thought, originating in ancient China during the Warring States period and officially adopted during the Qin dynasty, advocating rule of law as key to ensuring social stability.
legalismi
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