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LE'GALIZE, v.t. 1. To make lawful; to render conformable to law; to authorize. What can legalize revenge? 2. To sanction; to give the authority of law to that which is done without law or authority. Irregular...

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LE'GALIZE, v.t.

1. To make lawful; to render conformable to law; to authorize. What can legalize revenge?

2. To sanction; to give the authority of law to that which is done without law or authority. Irregular proceedings may be legalized by a subsequent act of the legislature.

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