generalizing

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"When they first brought these cases, the criticism was they were federalizing state law," Lev said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2018

He said, “I think you can be against something and still say, ‘but I don’t want the federal government involved in federalizing something.’”

From Washington Times • Feb. 23, 2016

However, Grassley was clear in saying he had no interest in federalizing local law enforcement or in second-guessing the actions of officers or agencies.

From US News • May 5, 2015

It’s not clear, however, what precise impact federalizing the issue could have.

From Slate • May 4, 2012

Three days later President Eisenhower trumped the state, federalizing the states guard and sending in US Army troops to escort the nine through the school’s doors.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly