Federalize (verb)

To bring under the control of a central government, especially by incorporating into a federal system.

Origin:

From the latin foedus, meaning "covenant" and the suffix -alize which means "to make".

Examples:

1. The government decided to federalize the country's health care system.
2. The decision to federalize the police force was made to improve coordination and effectiveness.
3. The country's decision to federalize the education system aimed to improve the quality of education.
4. The process of federalizing the country's power generation and distribution infrastructure was a complex and controversial one.
5. The government's plan to federalize the transportation system was met with resistance from some states.