How Do You Spell FEDERALISE?

Pronunciation: [fˈɛdəɹəlˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "federalise" uses the British spelling with an "s" instead of the American spelling with a "z". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /ˈfɛdərəlaɪz/. The word is derived from "federal", meaning a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. "Federalise" means to make something operate under a federal system or to bring something under the control of the federal government.

FEDERALISE Meaning and Definition

  1. Federalize is a transitive verb that refers to the process of organizing or restructuring a system or government by granting more power or authority to a central or federal authority. It involves the act of merging or combining individual states, regions, or territories into a unified entity governed by a federal or central government.

    In this sense, federalize signifies the establishment of a federal political system where power is shared between a central authority and regional or local governments. It typically involves the transfer of certain powers, responsibilities, and decision-making capabilities from regional or local entities to the federal government. This restructuring aims to promote uniformity, unity, and efficiency across the entire nation or federation.

    By federalizing, a country endeavors to enhance its governance mechanisms, create a more cohesive and balanced system, and foster cooperation and coordination between different levels of government. This process often encompasses elements of devolution and decentralization, as it may involve the delegation of specific powers and authorities to regional or local governments while retaining a strong central authority.

    Furthermore, federalization can occur for various reasons, such as to address regional disparities, promote national unity, strengthen policymaking capacities, and consolidate political, economic, or security interests. It aims to strike a balance between centralization and decentralization, seeking to derive the advantages of both approaches while minimizing potential disadvantages.

  2. To league together.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for FEDERALISE

  • dederalise
  • cederalise
  • vederalise
  • gederalise
  • tederalise
  • rederalise
  • fwderalise
  • fsderalise
  • fdderalise
  • frderalise
  • f4deralise
  • f3deralise
  • feseralise
  • fexeralise
  • feceralise
  • feferalise
  • fereralise
  • feeeralise
  • fedwralise

Etymology of FEDERALISE

The word "federalise" is derived from the noun "federal", which originated from the Latin word "foedus", meaning "treaty" or "alliance". In English, the term "federal" was first used around the late 17th century to describe a political system characterized by a central authority that shares power with regional or constituent units. The verb form "federalise" emerged later as a derivative, meaning the act of forming or organizing something according to federal principles.

Similar spelling words for FEDERALISE

Conjugate verb Federalise

CONDITIONAL

I would federalise
you would federalise
he/she/it would federalise
we would federalise
they would federalise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be federalising
you would be federalising
he/she/it would be federalising
we would be federalising
they would be federalising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have federalise
you would have federalise
he/she/it would have federalise
we would have federalise
they would have federalise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been federalising
you would have been federalising
he/she/it would have been federalising
we would have been federalising
they would have been federalising

FUTURE

I will federalise
you will federalise
he/she/it will federalise
we will federalise
they will federalise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be federalising
you will be federalising
he/she/it will be federalising
we will be federalising
they will be federalising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have federalised
you will have federalised
he/she/it will have federalised
we will have federalised
they will have federalised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been federalising
you will have been federalising
he/she/it will have been federalising
we will have been federalising
they will have been federalising

IMPERATIVE

you federalise
we let´s federalise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to federalise

PAST

I federalised
you federalised
he/she/it federalised
we federalised
they federalised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was federalising
you were federalising
he/she/it was federalising
we were federalising
they were federalising

PAST PARTICIPLE

federalised

PAST PERFECT

I had federalised
you had federalised
he/she/it had federalised
we had federalised
they had federalised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been federalising
you had been federalising
he/she/it had been federalising
we had been federalising
they had been federalising

PRESENT

I federalise
you federalise
he/she/it federalises
we federalise
they federalise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am federalising
you are federalising
he/she/it is federalising
we are federalising
they are federalising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

federalising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have federalised
you have federalised
he/she/it has federalised
we have federalised
they have federalised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been federalising
you have been federalising
he/she/it has been federalising
we have been federalising
they have been federalising
I would have federalised
we would have federalised
you would have federalised
he/she/it would have federalised
they would have federalised

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