Definition of "federalization" [federalization]

• The unification of states to form a federal union (noun)
• The assumption of control or authority by a federal government (noun)

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• "Or will it simply reinforce the "federalization" of research funding, pulling scientists out of state colleges?"
• ""Discussions of instituting new systems this close to the August deadline, such as federalization of screening, are unrealistic, disruptive and counter-productive to our industry's ability to comply," said Fried."
• "Most notably in his co-authorship along with Les Gelb for a plan that called for the "federalization" of the country."