What is the meaning of federalize?

verb

  • Unite on a federal basis or band together as a league.
    • usage: "The country was federated after the civil war"
  • Put under the control and authority of a federal government.
  • Enter into a league for a common purpose.
    • usage: "The republics federated to become the Soviet Union"
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