Federalize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɛdəɹəlaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Federalize is a verb meaning (transitive) To unite into a federation.
Meaning
(transitive) To unite into a federation.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To bring under federal control.
- (transitive) To change (a unitary state) into a federation.
Example Sentences
“President Trump’s deployment of federalized National Guard troops in response to protests is unnecessary, inflammatory, and an abuse of power,” said Hina Shamsi, director of the ACLU’s National Security Project.
If the president invokes the Insurrection Act [of 1807], it temporarily suspends Posse Comitatus and allows him to federalize the National Guard and deploy active duty troops to suppress any uprising that interferes with the execution of state or federal law.
Word Forms
- federalizes
- federalizing
- federalized
Synonyms for federalize
Depending on context, synonyms include federate.
Antonyms for federalize
Common opposites include defederalize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include federate, refederalize, unitarize, unify, refederate, organize.
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