federalise

Other forms: federalising; federalised

Definitions of federalise
  1. verb
    unite on a federal basis or band together as a league
    synonyms: federalize, federate
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    type of:
    unify, unite
    act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
  2. verb
    enter into a league for a common purpose
    synonyms: federalize, federate
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    type of:
    merge, unify, unite
    become one
  3. verb
    put under the control and authority of a federal government
    synonyms: federalize
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    type of:
    decentralise, decentralize, deconcentrate
    make less central
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