liberalization

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Etymology

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From liberalize +‎ -ation or liberal +‎ -ization.

Noun

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liberalization (countable and uncountable, plural liberalizations)

  1. The process or act of making more liberal.
    • 1981 December 5, Scott Brookie, “Great Britain Charged With Treaty Violation For Irish Anti-Gay Law”, in Gay Community News, volume 9, number 20, page 1:
      Paisley's three year "Save Ulster from Sodomy" campaign has been a significant force in preventing until now the liberalization of laws about gayness in the British protectorate.
  2. (economics) the lessening of government regulations and restrictions in an economy in exchange for greater participation by private entitiesWp

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