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- pronunciation:
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
having to do with a system of government that unites several states under a central government. The states have their own governments, yet they recognize the rule of the central government as well.
The founders of this nation set up a federal system of government. |
definition 2: |
having to do with the central government of a country.
The United States has local, state, and federal courts. |
related words: |
public, state |
derivation: |
federally (adv.) |
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