See Federalist.
Pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations; constituted by a compact between parties, usually governments or their representatives.
Noun
any federal law-enforcement officer
Noun
a member of the Union Army during the American Civil War
Adjective S.
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units; "the Federal Bureau of Investigation"; "federal courts"; "the federal highway program"; "federal property"
Adjective
characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities; "a federal system like that of the United States"; "federal governments often evolved out of confederatons"
Adjective S.
being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the Civil War; "Union soldiers"; "Federal forces"; "a Federal infantryman"
Adjective
of or relating to the central government of a federation; "a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government"
a.
Pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an
agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations;
constituted by a compact between parties, usually governments or their
representatives.
a.
Composed of states or districts which retain only a
subordinate and limited sovereignty, as the Union of the United States,
or the Sonderbund of Switzerland.
a.
Consisting or pertaining to such a government; as, the
Federal Constitution; a Federal officer.
a.
Friendly or devoted to such a government; as, the Federal
party. see Federalist.
n.
See Federalist.
Federal
The Romans compelled them, contrary to all federal right, . . . to part with Sardinia.2. Specifically:
Federal
Pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations; constituted by a compact between parties, usually governments or their representatives.
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Usage Examples
As everyone in Louisiana knows, there was often no communication or coordination between the state and federal government in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
All school districts receive funds from the federal government, through the Department of Education, to support anti-drug education efforts.
Despite Arizona's remarkable growth in recent years, we have met the current federal health standards for ozone pollution and the Environmental Protection Agency recently approved our dust control plan.
As our federal government has grown too large and too powerful, the real loss has been the freedom of people to govern their own lives and participate fully in the American dream.
But no one has yet succeeded in reducing the size or scope of the federal government.
As president, Reagan worked very well with Democrats to do big things. It is true that he worked to reduce the size of government and cut federal taxes and he eliminated many regulations, but he also raised taxes when necessary.
Barack Obama's enemies are the people who make this country work. Barack Obama's enemies are those who succeed. Those are the people whose income he wants to redistribute. Those are the people whose income he wants to take, using the power and the force of the federal government to do it.
Conventional wisdom on government's role in inequality often has it backwards. Tax reforms have resulted in a more progressive federal income tax government transfer payments have become less progressive.
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Other Usage ExamplesDemocrats believe that the federal government is not our enemy, it's our partner.
Big-government proponents embrace both the power of the federal government and the idea that millions of Americans ought to be dependent on its largesse. It's time to return to our Founders' love for small government. More is not always better.
And in terms of their crown jewel legislative achievement: who knew that when asked, 'will government impose a new federal mandate requiring middle class Americans to buy health insurance whether they can afford it or not?' The answer would be 'Yes we can!'
As the GAO report recognizes, the long-term health of our forests relies on additional fuel reduction options and funding to reduce the risks that catastrophic fire poses to our nation's ecosystems, communities and federal budgetary resources.
Democrats believe we must have comprehensive health care reform that includes giving the federal government authority to negotiate lower prices with drug companies.
Besides the healthcare bill being unconstitutional and a great expansion of federal government, I think if it does not respect people's individual religious views and makes groups or individuals do things that are contrary to their deeply held beliefs, there is going to be a visceral negative reaction.
Delaware is the only state east of the Rockies that is allowed under federal law to offer sports betting.
A federal judge did as he was supposed to do and upheld the Constitution. We should be thankful that we have judiciary that will do that.
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