Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
legalizer
noun
/ˈliːɡəlaɪzər/
Definition
A legalizer is a person or entity that advocates for the legalization of a particular substance or activity, making it lawful under the jurisdiction’s laws.
Examples
- The legalizer pushed for reforms that would allow adult-use marijuana.
- Many legalizers argue that legalization can bring economic benefits and promote safety.
- As a legalizer, she participated in numerous campaigns to change public perception.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a legalizer promotes the removal of legal prohibitions, often related to topics like drugs or gambling.
Synonyms
- Advocate
- Reformer
- Proponent
