liberalize

verb lib·er·al·ize \ˈli-b(ə-)rə-ˌlīz\

: to make (something) less strict or more liberal

: to become less strict or more liberal

lib·er·al·izedlib·er·al·iz·ing

Full Definition of LIBERALIZE

transitive verb

: to make liberal or more liberal

intransitive verb

: to become liberal or more liberal

— lib·er·al·i·za·tion \ˌli-b(ə-)rə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

— lib·er·al·iz·er \ˈli-b(ə-)rə-ˌlī-zər\ noun

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