legalization
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legalization
The process by which something that was previously prohibited by law is officially permitted and made legally allowed.
Die öffentliche Debatte über die Legalisierung von Cannabis wird sehr kontrovers geführt.
The public debate about the legalization of cannabis is very controversial.
Words ending in '-ung' are always feminine (die) and describe a process or a result. 'Legalisierung' (legalization) comes from the verb 'legalisieren' (to legalize; to make something legal).
Die Legalisierung des Gesetzesentwurfs ist der nächste Schritt im Parlament.
The legalization of the draft bill is the next step in parliament.
When you want to say what is being legalized, you use the preposition 'von' followed by the dative. The structure is: 'die Legalisierung von etwas' (the legalization of something).
Die Diskussion um die Legalisierung von bestimmten Drogen ist sehr komplex.
The discussion about the legalization of certain drugs is very complex.
In the context of political debates, 'Legalisierung' (legalization) is often used with verbs like 'fordern' (to demand/call for), 'diskutieren' (to discuss), 'ablehnen' (to reject), or 'beschließen' (to decide/pass).
Viele Aktivisten fordern seit Jahren die Legalisierung.
Many activists have been calling for legalization for years.
ban / prohibition
'das Verbot' and 'die Legalisierung' are clear opposites. A 'Verbot' officially says that something is not allowed. 'Legalisierung' is the process by which something prohibited becomes allowed. So 'Verbot' describes the state or the rule: you are not allowed to do it. 'Legalisierung' describes the change: something goes from not allowed to allowed. This difference is especially important in political or legal discussions.
Über die Legalisierung des neuen Verkaufsmodells wird im Parlament diskutiert.
The legalization of the new sales model is being discussed in parliament.
Im Park gilt ein Verbot für offenes Feuer.
Open fires are banned in the park.