federalization

American  

[fed-er-uh-lahyz-ay-shuhn] / ˌfɛd ər ə laɪzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act, state, or instance of federalizing or being federalized.

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Other Word Forms

• defederalization noun
• over-federalization noun
• pro-federalization noun

Example Sentences

Gen. Rob Bonta asks the 9th Circuit to vacate its earlier stay that allowed federalization to continue under strict limits on what they can do.

From Los Angeles Times

On Monday, he said federalization of the Guard has already affected firefighting efforts, leaving the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to step in to fill the gaps.

From Los Angeles Times

The federalization of European debt, long taboo for the Germans, became possible.

From New York Times

His “goal is to ‘dismantle’ the state controls Stalin imposed and to achieve an ‘emancipation of society’ through privatization, democratization, and federalization of the 15 republics.”

From Washington Post

Republicans have repeatedly pushed back against the proposal, arguing that vote-by-mail is too vulnerable to voter fraud and cautioning against the federalization of what always has been a state-level decision.

From Washington Times