1. to bring under the control or authority of a federal government
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘federalize’

Examples

• The new law federalizes airport security across the country.
• When the government federalizes a program, it takes control from state authorities.
• The president federalizes the National Guard during national emergencies.
• This policy federalizes what was once a state responsibility.
• The legislation federalizes standards for driver’s licenses.
• Congress federalizes certain crimes to ensure uniform prosecution.