federalization
gb/fˈɛdɚəlɪzˈeɪʃən/ us/fˈɛdɚəlɪzˈeɪʃən/
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English
Senses
0 senses
Noun
formal
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process
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Transfer to federal control
the process of putting something under the control of the federal government
Usage pattern:
federalization of [something]
Common mistake:
Do not confuse federalization with federalism. Federalism is a system of government; federalization is the process of making something federal.
Synonyms
centralization (emphasizes moving power to a central authority, not necessarily a federal government)
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nationalization (can mean government ownership or control at the national level; often used for industries)
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federal control (describes the resulting control rather than the process)
Antonyms
devolution (the transfer of power from a central or federal government to regional or local authorities)
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decentralization (the movement of authority away from a central government or organization)
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local control (control by local authorities rather than a federal government)
Collocations
federalization of policing
|federalization of elections
|federalization of policy
|federalization of authority
|federalization of control
|rapid federalization
|partial federalization
|opponents of federalization
Themes
government
|politics
|law
|public_policy
Examples
- Critics warned that the proposal would lead to the federalization of election rules across the country.
- The mayor opposed the federalization of policing, arguing that local departments should remain accountable to their communities.
- The crisis prompted calls for the federalization of parts of the emergency response system.
Learner examples
- Federalization means the federal government takes control of something.
- Some leaders supported federalization of the program.
Noun
formal
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process
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Creation of a federation
the process of changing a political system so that power is shared between a central government and regional governments
Usage pattern:
federalization of [a country/region/union]
Common mistake:
In this sense, federalization may involve giving more power to regions, so it is not always the same as centralization.
Synonyms
federation (can describe the resulting system or state, not only the process)
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federal reform (broader phrase for reforms that introduce or strengthen a federal system)
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decentralization (emphasizes shifting power to regions; not all decentralization creates a federation)
Antonyms
centralization (the concentration of authority in one central government)
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unitarization (technical term for making a political system more unitary rather than federal)
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unification (can mean merging political authority into a single system, sometimes reducing regional autonomy)
Collocations
federalization of the state
|federalization of the country
|constitutional federalization
|political federalization
|gradual federalization
|plans for federalization
|support federalization
|oppose federalization
Themes
government
|politics
|constitutional_law
|international_relations
Examples
- The federalization of the country was intended to protect regional autonomy after the conflict.
- Some parties support the federalization of the European Union, while others want more power to remain with national governments.
- The new constitution set out a gradual federalization of the formerly unitary state.
Learner examples
- Federalization can create a system with national and regional governments.
- The plan included federalization of the country.
Grammar
Dictionary form
federalization
IPA
GB/fˈɛdɚəlɪzˈeɪʃən/
US/fˈɛdɚəlɪzˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
fed - er - al - iz - a - tion (6 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (fed)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: federalization
- Plural: federalizations
Expressions
federalization of crime
1/fˈɛdɚəlɪzˈeɪʃən əv kɹˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
legal
Crimes made federal offenses
the process of making certain crimes part of federal law instead of only state law
Examples
- Legal scholars have criticized the federalization of crime, saying it overloads federal courts.
- The statute was seen as another example of the federalization of crime after a high-profile scandal.
- Debates about the federalization of crime often focus on the balance between state and federal power.
federalization of europe
1/fˈɛdɚəlɪzˈeɪʃən əv jˈʊɹəp/
fixed phrase
formal
More federal European union
the idea of making the European Union more like a federal country
Examples
- Supporters of the federalization of Europe argue that the EU needs stronger common institutions.
- Opponents say the federalization of Europe would weaken national sovereignty.
- The election renewed debate over the federalization of Europe and the future of the EU.
federalization of the national guard
1/fˈɛdɚəlɪzˈeɪʃən əv ðə nˈæʃnəl ɡˈɑɹd/
fixed phrase
legal
National Guard under federal command
the process by which the U.S. federal government takes command of National Guard units
Examples
- The governor objected to the federalization of the National Guard during the unrest.
- Federalization of the National Guard changes the chain of command from the state to the federal government.
- The president approved the federalization of several National Guard units for overseas deployment.