federalize

[ fed-er-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, fed·er·al·ized, fed·er·al·iz·ing.

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.

federalize

/ ˈfɛdərəˌlaɪz /

verb

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

Derived Forms

• ˌfederaliˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• feder·al·i·zation noun
• refed·er·al·i·zation noun
• re·feder·al·ize verb refederalized refederalizing

Word History and Origins

Origin of federalize¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; federal + -ize

Example Sentences

And, typically, one state’s National Guard troops that have not been federalized cannot be deployed by their governor into another, non-consenting state.

From Los Angeles Times

The difference in Harris’ proposal is that it would be federalized and somewhat more generous than many state programs.

From Los Angeles Times

But Brown and others believe Trump could utilize the Insurrection Act, which gives the president authority to federalize National Guard troops in cases of civil disorder.

From Seattle Times

The mayor said the proposal to federalize D.C. police and the Secret Service clashed over the protests.

From Washington Post

Guard troops are generally controlled by governors, though they can be federalized, said William C. Banks, a law professor at Syracuse University.

From Seattle Times