ˈfed(ə)rəˌlīz transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: French fédéraliser, from fédéral federal (probably from English federal ) (I) + -iser -ize
1. : to unite in or under a federal compact or a federal government
attempting to federalize the independent states of Europe
2. : to bring under the usually sole jurisdiction of the federal government
it does not federalize the unemployment-compensation system — H.S.Truman