Delegalizing

/dɪˈlɪɡəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of delegalize; the process of removing legal status from something.

Etymology

From 'delegalize' with the present participle suffix '-ing' added to the verb stem.

Kelly Says

The present participle form captures ongoing policy debates—'delegalizing' describes the active process of removing legal protections, making it useful in discussions about changing laws and regulations.

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