Illegalize and Ratify

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Illegalize

Illegalize verb - To make or declare contrary to the law.
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Ratify is an antonym for illegalize.

Ratify

Ratify verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.
Usage example: Lincoln's home state of Illinois was the first to ratify the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which provided for the abolition of slavery
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Illegalize is an antonym for ratify.
Nearby Words: ratification, ratified, ratifying
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