kuhalalisha
koo-hah-lah-LEE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikuhalalishakoo-hah-lah-LEE-shah
Englishto legalize, to legitimize; to justify
Frenchlégaliser, légitimer; justifier
Meaning
To make something lawful or accepted by law, or to give reasons that make an act look right.
Good to know
Causative of halali, lawful. Kuhalalisha ndoa za jinsia moja, to legalize same sex marriage; kujaribu kuhalalisha kosa, to try to justify a wrong.
Examples
- Bunge lilikataa muswada wa kuhalalisha bangi.Parliament rejected the bill to legalize cannabis.
- Usijaribu kuhalalisha tabia yako mbaya.Do not try to justify your bad behavior.
- Nchi kadhaa zimehalalisha kamari mtandaoni.Several countries have legalized online gambling.
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