federal

[ fed-er-uhl ]

/ ˈfɛd ər əl /

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adjective

pertaining to or of the nature of a union of states under a central government distinct from the individual governments of the separate states, as in federal government; federal system.

of, relating to, or noting such a central government: federal offices.

(initial capital letter)U.S. History.

of or relating to the Federalists or to the Federalist party.
supporting the principles of the Federalist party.
(in the Civil War) pertaining to or supporting the Union government.
relating to or adhering to the support of the Constitution.

(initial capital letter) pertaining to or designating the styles of the decorative arts and architecture current in the U.S. from about 1780 to about 1830.

of or relating to a compact or a league, especially a league between nations or states.

noun

an advocate of federation or federalism.

(initial capital letter)U.S. History.

a Federalist.
an adherent of the Union government during the Civil War; Unionist.
a soldier in the Federal army.

Origin of federal

First recorded in16205–30; earlier foederal, from Latin foeder- (stem of foedus ) “formal agreement, treaty, league” + -al¹

historical usage of federal

English federal comes from the Latin noun foedus (stem foeder- ) “a formal agreement between states, peoples, or private persons, a league, treaty (of alliance or peace), a marriage compact.” Foedus is related to the Latin verb fīdere “to trust, trust in, have confidence in,” the adjective fīdus “faithful loyal” (Abraham Lincoln owned a dog named Fido), and the noun fidēs “trust, state of being trusted.” Latin fidēs is the ultimate source of English words such as fidelity, fealty, infidel, and faith.
The earliest use of federal had to do with a treaty or covenant, especially a covenant between God and an individual. The meaning “relating to a union of states under a central government” appeared in 1703, probably arising from the contextual meaning of the term federal union —in other words, a union based on a treaty. Soon after American independence, federal was used to refer specifically to the national government of the United States.

OTHER WORDS FROM federal

fed·er·al·ly, adverbfed·er·al·ness, nounnon·fed·er·al, adjectivequa·si-fed·er·al, adjective

qua·si-fed·er·al·ly, adverb

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH federal

federal , national

Words nearby federal

fed, fedayee, feddan, fedelini, federacy, federal, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Capital Territory, federal case, Federal Constitution

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Example sentences from the Web for federal

“This is a federal mandate that is causing some real problems for schools across the country,” Kline told a CBS affiliate in July.
The Republican War on Kale|Patricia Murphy|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
As for the federal authorities, they have made themselves available but the clergy have not requested special protection.
Mexico’s Priests Are Marked for Murder|Jason McGahan|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
What 15 months in a federal correction institution will be like, according to a man who counsels to-be inmates.
How a ‘Real Housewife’ Survives Prison: ‘I Don’t See [Teresa Giudice] Having a Cakewalk Here’|Michael Howard|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
And that means they also fall under the umbrella of programs most likely to get the axe when state and federal budgets are tight.
How to Solve the Policing Crisis|Keli Goff|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST

This is why arguments for little to no federal oversight of education are so disturbing.
The ‘No Child’ Rewrite Threatens Your Kids’ Future|Jonah Edelman|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
We're Federal soldiers just escaped from Andersonville, and they're after us with bloodhounds.
Elsie's Womanhood|Martha Finley
The Federal cried out with all his might, "Vive la Commune!"
History of the Commune of 1871|P. Lissagary
The party consisted of three Federal officers, one a member of General Hooker's staff.
The Story of a Confederate boy in the Civil War|David E. Johnston
If it was any such crime it would be a Federal rather than a State offense.
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
In 1788 he was one of the most influential members of the Massachusetts convention which ratified the Federal Constitution.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 7|Various

British Dictionary definitions for federal (1 of 2)

federal

/ (ˈfɛdərəl) /

adjective

of or relating to a form of government or a country in which power is divided between one central and several regional governments

of or relating to a treaty between provinces, states, etc, that establishes a political unit in which power is so divided

of or relating to the central government of a federation

of or relating to any union or association of parties or groups that retain some autonomy

(of a university) comprised of relatively independent colleges

noun

a supporter of federal union or federation

Derived forms of federal

federally, adverb

Word Origin for federal

C17: from Latin foedus league

British Dictionary definitions for federal (2 of 2)

Federal

/ (ˈfɛdərəl) /

adjective

of or relating to the Federalist party or Federalism
characteristic of or supporting the Union government during the American Civil War

noun

a supporter of the Union government during the American Civil War
a Federalist

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单词	federal
释义	federal [ fed-er-uhl ] / ˈfɛd ər əl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR federal ON THESAURUS.COM adjective pertaining to or of the nature of a union of states under a central government distinct from the individual governments of the separate states, as in federal government; federal system. of, relating to, or noting such a central government: federal offices. (initial capital letter)U.S. History. of or relating to the Federalists or to the Federalist party. supporting the principles of the Federalist party. (in the Civil War) pertaining to or supporting the Union government. relating to or adhering to the support of the Constitution. (initial capital letter) pertaining to or designating the styles of the decorative arts and architecture current in the U.S. from about 1780 to about 1830. of or relating to a compact or a league, especially a league between nations or states. noun an advocate of federation or federalism. (initial capital letter)U.S. History. a Federalist. an adherent of the Union government during the Civil War; Unionist. a soldier in the Federal army. Origin of federal First recorded in16205–30; earlier foederal, from Latin foeder- (stem of foedus ) “formal agreement, treaty, league” + -al¹ historical usage of federal English federal comes from the Latin noun foedus (stem foeder- ) “a formal agreement between states, peoples, or private persons, a league, treaty (of alliance or peace), a marriage compact.” Foedus is related to the Latin verb fīdere “to trust, trust in, have confidence in,” the adjective fīdus “faithful loyal” (Abraham Lincoln owned a dog named Fido), and the noun fidēs “trust, state of being trusted.” Latin fidēs is the ultimate source of English words such as fidelity, fealty, infidel, and faith. The earliest use of federal had to do with a treaty or covenant, especially a covenant between God and an individual. The meaning “relating to a union of states under a central government” appeared in 1703, probably arising from the contextual meaning of the term federal union —in other words, a union based on a treaty. Soon after American independence, federal was used to refer specifically to the national government of the United States. OTHER WORDS FROM federal fed·er·al·ly, adverbfed·er·al·ness, nounnon·fed·er·al, adjectivequa·si-fed·er·al, adjective qua·si-fed·er·al·ly, adverb WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH federal federal , national Words nearby federal fed, fedayee, feddan, fedelini, federacy, federal, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Capital Territory, federal case, Federal Constitution Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for federal “This is a federal mandate that is causing some real problems for schools across the country,” Kline told a CBS affiliate in July. The Republican War on Kale\|Patricia Murphy\|January 7, 2015\|DAILY BEAST As for the federal authorities, they have made themselves available but the clergy have not requested special protection. Mexico’s Priests Are Marked for Murder\|Jason McGahan\|January 7, 2015\|DAILY BEAST What 15 months in a federal correction institution will be like, according to a man who counsels to-be inmates. How a ‘Real Housewife’ Survives Prison: ‘I Don’t See [Teresa Giudice] Having a Cakewalk Here’\|Michael Howard\|January 6, 2015\|DAILY BEAST And that means they also fall under the umbrella of programs most likely to get the axe when state and federal budgets are tight. How to Solve the Policing Crisis\|Keli Goff\|January 5, 2015\|DAILY BEAST This is why arguments for little to no federal oversight of education are so disturbing. The ‘No Child’ Rewrite Threatens Your Kids’ Future\|Jonah Edelman\|January 3, 2015\|DAILY BEAST We're Federal soldiers just escaped from Andersonville, and they're after us with bloodhounds. Elsie's Womanhood\|Martha Finley The Federal cried out with all his might, "Vive la Commune!" History of the Commune of 1871\|P. Lissagary The party consisted of three Federal officers, one a member of General Hooker's staff. The Story of a Confederate boy in the Civil War\|David E. Johnston If it was any such crime it would be a Federal rather than a State offense. Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15)\|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy In 1788 he was one of the most influential members of the Massachusetts convention which ratified the Federal Constitution. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 7\|Various British Dictionary definitions for federal (1 of 2) federal / (ˈfɛdərəl) / adjective of or relating to a form of government or a country in which power is divided between one central and several regional governments of or relating to a treaty between provinces, states, etc, that establishes a political unit in which power is so divided of or relating to the central government of a federation of or relating to any union or association of parties or groups that retain some autonomy (of a university) comprised of relatively independent colleges noun a supporter of federal union or federation Derived forms of federal federally, adverb Word Origin for federal C17: from Latin foedus league British Dictionary definitions for federal (2 of 2) Federal / (ˈfɛdərəl) / adjective of or relating to the Federalist party or Federalism characteristic of or supporting the Union government during the American Civil War noun a supporter of the Union government during the American Civil War a Federalist Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. 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federal

adjective

noun

Origin of federal

historical usage of federal

OTHER WORDS FROM federal

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH federal

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Example sentences from the Web for federal

British Dictionary definitions for federal (1 of 2)

adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for federal (2 of 2)

adjective

noun

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