liberalization

The process or act of making more liberal.

Noun

  1. The process or act of making more liberal.
    • 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. - 1981 December 5, Scott Brookie, “Great...
  2. The lessening of government regulations and restrictions in an economy in exchange for greater participation by private entities.

Origin

From liberalize + -ation or liberal + -ization.

Forms

liberalizations liberalisation