Legalisere
Legalisere is a verb in Danish and Norwegian meaning to render something legal or to legalize. It denotes the act of making an activity, status, or condition lawful by formal rule or law, often through legislation or regulatory action. The term is used in political, legal, and public discourse to describe policy changes that remove criminal penalties or create official authorization.
Etymology and usage: Derived from the adjective legal with the suffix -isere, the word aligns with cognates
Process and mechanisms: Legalisation typically involves legislative acts, administrative regulations, or referendums. It may include transitional
Effects and debates: Proponents argue it can reduce criminal justice costs, improve public health through regulation,
See also: legalization, decriminalization, regulation, policy reform.