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federal
01
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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The federal government oversees national security and defense policies.
The state 's federal funding supports education and infrastructure projects.
02
relating to the central government of a country rather than the local or regional governments
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Federal laws apply uniformly across the entire country.
The federal government oversees matters of national importance, such as defense and foreign affairs.
03
of or relating to the central government of a federation
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Federal infrastructure projects are funded by the central government.
Federal employees work directly under the national administration.
04
being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War
Examples
Federal troops advanced into Confederate territory.
The Federal army fought to preserve the Union.
Federal
01
any federal law-enforcement officer
Examples
The federals arrested suspects across multiple states.
He works as a federal in a financial crimes unit.
02
a member of the Union Army during the American Civil War
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The federal marched into battle under General Grant.
Federals defended the northern states during the Civil War.
