federalize
I
(associate) verb
act in concert, affiliate, ally, amalgamate, associate, band in a federation, band together, centralize, collaborate, combine, confederate, consociate, consolidate, cooperate, federate, form a cartel, form a union, go into partnership, incorporate, join, join forces, league, make a common cause with, merge, organize, participate, pool, syncretize, team up, unify, unionize, unite, unite in a league, work as a team, work together
II
(place under federal control) verb
assume authority, exercise federal authority over, exert authority, exert federal control, place under federal administration, place under federal rule, seize from private control, seize from state control, seize power, take command, take control
III
index
affiliate, join (bring together)
Burton's Legal Thesaurus.
William C. Burton.
2006