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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.
02
relating to the central government of a country rather than the local or regional governments
03
of or relating to the central government of a federation
04
being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War
Federal
01
any federal law-enforcement officer
02
a member of the Union Army during the American Civil War
Example
Federal laws apply uniformly across the entire country.
The country's federal structure divides powers between the national government and its states or provinces.
The congressional budget process determines federal spending priorities.
The federal budget allocates funds for national priorities, including infrastructure and social services.
The government offers various repayment plans for federal student loans.
