legalization

noun

Definition of legalizationnext
as in validation

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  1. validation
  2. legislation
  3. ratification
  4. establishment
Noun
  • Oversharing on social media: Sharing less and living more prioritizes personal growth over seeking external validation.
    Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • All in all, somewhere between 16 and 25 Chargers get some form of validation from Harbaugh after each win.
    Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of validation
Noun
  • Alonzo Martinez covers employment legislation and litigation, focusing on background checks, criminal history reform, pay equity and transparency, AI ...
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • In May 2024, TikTok and ByteDance sued the U.S. government over the divest-or-ban law, arguing the legislation violates the First Amendment rights of its U.S. users.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of legislation
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  • The amendment, which passed Congress with a two-thirds majority in 1972, was an early victim of modern culture war politics and was officially ratified by two-thirds of the states with Virginia’s ratification in January 2020.
    Trans Formations Project, Them, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The move prompted a rare statement from the leaders of the National Archives, who contended the amendment couldn't be certified without action from Congress or the judicial system because states did not meet the deadline established by Congress for ratification.
    Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of ratification
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  • His outré and uncompromising style quickly won the attention of the Hollywood and international movie-making establishment.
    Chris Morris, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Many of them exist within shopping centers or are stand-alone establishments.
    Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of establishment
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