The term "legalized" refers to an action or process that makes something lawful, valid or acceptable according to established rules and standards. It means to bring something into compliance with the requirements of the law, by taking necessary steps to make it legitimate or valid in the eyes of the law. This can involve formal procedures such as obtaining proper documentation, paying fees, or going through a court process to have an action recognized as legal. The term is often used in relation to documents, where "legalized" copies are those that have been verified as true and accurate versions of the original by a competent authority.