Federal
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British pronunciation/fˈɛdəɹə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˈfɛdɝəɫ/, /ˈfɛdɹəɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "federal"

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

federal

adj

federalize

v

federalize

v

federally

adv

federally

adv
example
Example
Federal law supersedes state laws in matters of interstate commerce.
The state's federal funding supports education and infrastructure projects.
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 twenty-fourth amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished poll taxes in federal elections.
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