fed·er·al·ize

(fĕd′ər-ə-līz′, fĕd′rə-)

tr.v. fed·er·al·ized, fed·er·al·iz·ing, fed·er·al·iz·es

1. To unite in a federal union.

2. To subject to the authority of a federal government; put under federal control.

fed′er·al·i·za′tion (-lĭ-zā′shən) n.

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Noun	1.	federalization - the state of being under federal control; "the federalization of postal service" federalisation coalition, fusion - the state of being combined into one body
	2.	federalization - the act of being put under federal control federalisation control - the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable"

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