federalize

American  

[fed-er-uh-lahyz] / ˈfɛd ər əˌlaɪz /

especially British, federalise

verb (used with object)

federalized, federalizing

1. to bring under the control of a federal government.

   to federalize the National Guard.

2. to bring together in a federal union, as different states.

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federalize British  

/ ˈfɛdərəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to unite in a federation or federal union; federate

2. to subject to federal control

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Other Word Forms

• federalization noun
• refederalization noun
• refederalize verb

Etymology

Origin of federalize

First recorded in 1795–1805; federal + -ize

Example Sentences

Court of Appeals’ Ninth Circuit, challenges PHMSA’s attempt to federalize oversight of the onshore pipelines and its recent approval of Sable’s restart plan.

From Los Angeles Times

Now that might not be an option, after the Supreme Court in December ruled against his effort to federalize the Guard in Illinois.

From The Wall Street Journal

Breyer ordered that command of the remaining federalized troops be returned to Newsom, rejecting the administration’s argument that once federalized, Guard units could remain under presidential control indefinitely.

From Los Angeles Times

The 9/11 attacks launched the creation of TSA, a federalized security force, replacing different contracted security companies for each airport.

From Los Angeles Times

The development that forced the troops to leave was part of a sprawling legal fight for control of federalized soldiers nationwide that remains ongoing.

From Los Angeles Times