federalize

[ fed-er-uh-lahyz ]

/ ˈfɛd ər əˌlaɪz /

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verb (used with object), fed·er·al·ized, fed·er·al·iz·ing.

to bring under the control of a federal government: to federalize the National Guard.

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

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Also especially British, fed·er·al·ise .

Origin of federalize

First recorded in 1795–1805; federal + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM federalize

fed·er·al·i·za·tion, nounre·fed·er·al·i·za·tion, nounre·fed·er·al·ize, verb, re·fed·er·al·ized, re·fed·er·al·iz·ing.

Words nearby federalize

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Federal Housing Administration, federalism, federalist, Federalist party, federalize, Federal Land Bank, Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal Power Commission, Federal Register, Federal Republic of Germany

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How to use federalize in a sentence

I'm not in favor of a bill that basically federalizes this zoning ordinance that should be done locally.
The Trailer: As California recall vote nears, Republicans ready to blame 'shenanigans' for Newsom win|David Weigel|September 9, 2021|Washington Post
Kennedy made sure that the National Guard could be federalized in time to arrive on campus by the afternoon.
How Robert F. Kennedy Shaped His Brother's Response to Civil Rights|Patricia Sullivan|August 11, 2021|Time
Bobby reported the standoff with Wallace to the president, who issued the order to federalize the Alabama National Guard.
How Robert F. Kennedy Shaped His Brother's Response to Civil Rights|Patricia Sullivan|August 11, 2021|Time
If the president federalizes Guard troops, they are then under his control, not the governor’s.
How the National Guard could play a role in the election|Rachel Schallom|October 30, 2020|Fortune

Federal law permits a president to federalize the Guard under very limited circumstances, including when he is “unable with the regular forces to execute the laws of the United States.”
How the National Guard could play a role in the election|Rachel Schallom|October 30, 2020|Fortune
We did everything with Europe except recognize its first weak effort to federalize itself on our model.
Proclaim Liberty!|Gilbert Seldes

British Dictionary definitions for federalize

federalize

federalise

/ (ˈfɛdərəˌlaɪz) /

verb (tr)

to unite in a federation or federal union; federate

to subject to federal control

Derived forms of federalize

federalization or federalisation, noun

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