WorldAugust 21, 2026

delegalise

dee-LEE-guh-lyze

Definition

To declare something to be against the law or to remove the legal status or recognition of an entity.

Etymology

The word is a derivative of the adjective 'legal', originating from the Latin 'legalis', meaning 'pertaining to the law'. The prefix 'de-' signifies the reversal or removal of that legal status.

In the news

The article mentions that Poland’s constitutional court holds the authority to rule on any attempts to delegalise a political party, highlighting the institution's significant power in the national political landscape.

Tusk government threatens prosecuting chief justice of top court for alleged illegal surveillance of ECHR

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Brussels Signal

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