What does federalize mean?
Federalize means (transitive) To unite into a federation..
Federalize
/ˈfɛdəɹəlaɪz/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To unite into a federation..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To unite into a federation.
- (transitive) To bring under federal control.
- (transitive) To change (a unitary state) into a federation.
Example Sentences
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.
“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.
Synonyms for federalize
Antonyms for federalize
Related Words
Word Forms
- federalizes
- federalizing
- federalized
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for federalize?
Common synonyms include federate.
What is the opposite of federalize?
Possible antonyms include defederalize.
How do you use federalize in a sentence?
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.
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