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federal
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federaal, nationaal
relating to the central government of a country rather than the local or regional governments
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The country 's federal structure divides powers between the national government and its states or provinces.
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federaal, federatief
having or relating to a system of government in which the individual states have their own laws concerning internal affairs, however a central government has control over national decisions, foreign affairs, etc.
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Federal law supersedes state laws in matters of interstate commerce.
Federale wetgeving gaat boven staats wetten in zaken van interstatelijke handel.
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of or relating specifically to the central government of a federation
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The federal court ruled on the dispute between states.
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relating to the northern states during the American Civil War
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Federal forces occupied the southern capital.
Federal
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a law-enforcement officer who works for the national government
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Federals coordinated the sting operation.
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a soldier serving in the Union Army during the American Civil War
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Letters from federals describe the hardships of war.
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