Federalize

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛdərəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of federalize

verb to bring under the control or authority of a federal government

Example Sentences

A1 The government decided to federalize the healthcare system.

A2 The proposal to federalize education has been met with mixed reactions.

B1 The decision to federalize the transportation system will require extensive planning.

B2 The process to federalize the banking industry is expected to take several years.

C1 The country's efforts to federalize its legal system have faced numerous challenges.

C2 The decision to federalize the military was a controversial move by the government.

Examples of federalize in a Sentence

formal The government decided to federalize the healthcare system in order to provide more consistent care across the country.

informal They're talking about federalizing the education system to make it more fair for everyone.

slang I heard they want to federalize the park regulations so they're the same everywhere.

figurative The company's decision to federalize their policies was seen as a way to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

Grammatical Forms of federalize

• past tense: federalized
• plural: federalizes
• comparative: more federalized
• superlative: most federalized
• present tense: federalize
• future tense: will federalize
• perfect tense: has federalized
• continuous tense: is federalizing
• singular: federalize
• positive degree: federalize
• infinitive: to federalize
• gerund: federalizing
• participle: federalizing

Origin and Evolution of federalize

First Known Use: 1788 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'federalize' originated from the Latin word 'foederatus' meaning 'alliance' or 'treaty'. It was later adapted into English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of forming alliances or treaties between states or countries, 'federalize' evolved to refer to the process of organizing or uniting under a federal system of government.