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centralize
/ˈsɛntɹəˌlaɪz/
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What does centralize mean?
verb
- To move things physically towards the centre; to consolidate or concentrate
- To move power to a single, central authority
- To make something focal, the most important
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈsɛntɹəˌlaɪz/
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It was just this contact that was needed to centralize the numerous local struggles, all of the same character, into one national struggle between classes.
They centralize the direction of their resources as much as possible, and they intrust the power of the whole party to a very small number of leaders.
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To centralize this power in the Church, and make it the judge of the last resort in all appeals, both in civil and criminal cases, they instituted five modes of trial, the management of which lay wholly in their hands.