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federal
fed·er·al F0065700 (fĕd′ər-əl, fĕd′rəl)adj.1. Of, relating to, or being a form of government in which a union of states recognizes the sovereignty of a central authority while retaining certain residual powers of government.2. Of or constituting a form of government in which sovereign power is divided between a central authority and a number of constituent political units.3. Of or relating to the central government of a federation as distinct from the governments of its member units.4. Favorable to or advocating federation: The senator's federal leanings were well known.5. Relating to or formed by a treaty or compact between constituent political units.6. Federala. Of, relating to, or supporting Federalism or the Federalist Party.b. Of, relating to, or loyal to the Union cause during the American Civil War.7. often Federal Of, relating to, or being the central government of the United States.8. Federal Relating to or characteristic of a style of architecture, furniture, and decoration produced in the United States especially in the late 18th and early 19th centuries and characterized by adaptations of classical forms combined with typically American motifs.n.1. Federala. A supporter of the Union during the American Civil War, especially a Union soldier.b. A Federalist.2. often Federal A federal agent or official.
[From Latin foedus, foeder-, league, treaty; see bheidh- in Indo-European roots.]
fed′er·al·ly adv.federal (ˈfɛdərəl) adj1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) of or relating to a form of government or a country in which power is divided between one central and several regional governments2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) of or relating to a treaty between provinces, states, etc, that establishes a political unit in which power is so divided3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) of or relating to the central government of a federation4. of or relating to any union or association of parties or groups that retain some autonomy5. (Education) (of a university) comprising relatively independent collegesn (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a supporter of federal union or federation[C17: from Latin foedus league] ˈfederally adv
Federal (ˈfɛdərəl) adj (Historical Terms) a. of or relating to the Federalist party or Federalismb. characteristic of or supporting the Union government during the American Civil Warn (Historical Terms) a. a supporter of the Union government during the American Civil Warb. a Federalistfed•er•al (ˈfɛd ər əl)
adj. 1. pertaining to or of the nature of a union of states, provinces, or areas under a central government distinct from the individual governments of the separate units: the federal government of the U.S. 2. of, pertaining to, or involving such a central government: federal laws; federal troops. 3. (cap.) a. of, pertaining to, or supporting the Federalist Party or Federalism. b. pertaining to or supporting the Union government in the Civil War. 4. of or pertaining to a compact or a league, esp. a league between nations or states. n. 5. an advocate of federation or federalism. 6. (cap.) a. a Federalist. b. a supporter of the Union, or a Union soldier in the Civil War. [1635–45; earlier foederal < Latin foedus league] fed′er•al•ly, adv. fed′er•al•ness, n. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  Federal - a member of the Union Army during the American Civil WarFederal soldier, Union soldierYank, Yankee, Northerner - an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War) | | 2. |  Federal - any federal law-enforcement officerFed, federal officialfederal agent, agent - any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau | | Adj. | 1. |  federal - 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"national - concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country; "the national government"; "national elections"; "of national concern"; "the national highway system"; "national forests" | | 2. |  federal - of or relating to the central government of a federation; "a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government" | | 3. | Federal - being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War; "Union soldiers"; "Federal forces"; "a Federal infantryman"Unionnorthern - in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line; "Northern liberals"; "northern industry"; "northern cities" | | 4. | federal - 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 confederations"governing, government activity, government, governance, administration - the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government"unitary - characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is held by one central authority; "a unitary as opposed to a federal form of government" |
federaladjective confederate, combined, federated, in alliance Communist deputies in the federal assemblyTranslationsfederal (ˈfedərəl) adjective (of a government or group of states) joined together, usually for national and external affairs only. the federal government of the United States of America. 聯邦的 联邦的ˈfederated (-rei-) adjective joined by a treaty, agreement etc. 同盟的 同盟的ˌfedeˈration noun people, societies, unions, states etc joined together for a common purpose. the International Federation of Actors. 聯盟，聯合會 联盟，联合会 federal
a federal caseSomething that one perceives as being examined excessively. The phrase is often used to complain that someone is exaggerating a problem or alleged wrongdoing. So I ate your leftovers. Geez, don't make a federal case out of it! I'm not trying to make a federal case out of it, but I know you stole my new sweater!See also: case, federalmake a federal case (out) of (something)To exaggerate or build up the importance of something; to make a big deal out of something. The phrase is often used to complain that someone is exaggerating a problem or alleged wrongdoing. So I ate your leftovers. Geez, don't make a federal case out of it! I'm not trying to make a federal case out of it, but I know you stole my new sweater!See also: case, federal, make, ofdon't make a federal case (out) of (something)Don't exaggerate or build up the importance of something; don't make a big deal out of something. The phrase is often used to complain that someone is exaggerating a problem or alleged wrongdoing. So I ate your leftovers. Geez, don't make a federal case out of it! A: "I know you borrowed my new sweater without asking me first." B: "Oh, come on, don't make a federal case out of it."See also: case, federal, make, offederal jugslang A federal prison. He definitely seems hardened by his time in the federal jug.See also: federal, jugmake a federal case out of something and make a big deal about somethingto exaggerate the seriousness of something. Come on. It was nothing! Don't make a federal case out of it. I only stepped on your toe. Don't make a big deal about it.See also: case, federal, make, of, outmake a federal case ofAlso, make a big deal of. Give undue importance to an issue, as in I'll pay you back next week-you needn't make a federal case of it, or Jack is making a big deal of filling out his passport application. The first hyperbolic expression, almost always used in a negative context, alludes to taking a legal action before a high (federal) court. The second alludes to an important business transaction (see big deal, def. 1). See also: case, federal, make, ofmake a federal case out of something AMERICANIf someone makes a federal case out of something, they treat it as if it is much worse or more serious than it really is. Note: In the first two expressions, a case is a matter that is being dealt with by a lawyer or doctor, rather than referring to a box or suitcase. I am not trying to make a federal case out of it, but with minor changes, you could achieve so much more.See also: case, federal, make, of, out, somethingDon’t make a federal case out of it! sent. Don’t make such a fuss!; This isn’t as important as you are making it. So, I dropped a whole dozen eggs! I’ll clean it up. Don’t make a federal case out of it! See also: case, federal, make, of, outfederal diploma n. a U.S. bank note. I could use a few extra of those federal diplomas. See also: federalfederal jug n. a federal prison. (see also jug.) Lefty is fresh and sweet—just out of the federal jug. See also: federal, jugmake a federal case out of something tv. to exaggerate the importance of an error; to overdo something. Do you have to make a federal case out of everything? See also: case, federal, make, of, out, somethingfederal
federal1. of or relating to a form of government or a country in which power is divided between one central and several regional governments 2. of or relating to a treaty between provinces, states, etc., that establishes a political unit in which power is so divided 3. of or relating to the central government of a federation 4. (of a university) comprised of relatively independent colleges 5. a supporter of federal union or federation
Federal1. characteristic of or supporting the Union government during the American Civil War 2. a supporter of the Union government during the American Civil War Federal
Related to Federal: Federal Reserve, Federal ExpressFederalRelating to the general government or union of the states; based upon, or created pursuant to, the laws of the Constitution of the United States. The United States has traditionally been named a federal government in most political and judicial writings. The term federal has not been prescribed by any definite authority but is used to express a broad opinion concerning the nature of the form of government. A recent tendency has been to use the term national in place of federal to denote the government of the Union. Neither settles any question regarding the nature of authority of the government. The term federal is generally considered to be more appropriate if the government is to be viewed as a union of the states. National is used to reflect the view that individual state governments and the Union as a whole are two distinct and separate systems, each of which is established directly by the population for local and national purposes, respectively. In a more general sense, federal is ordinarily used to refer to a league or compact between two or more states to become joined under one central government. FinancialSeefederationAcronymsSeeFEDFederal
Related to Federal: Federal Reserve, Federal ExpressSynonyms for Federaladj confederateSynonyms- confederate
- combined
- federated
- in alliance
Synonyms for Federalnoun a member of the Union Army during the American Civil WarSynonyms- Federal soldier
- Union soldier
Related Wordsnoun any federal law-enforcement officerSynonymsRelated Wordsadj nationalRelated Wordsadj being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil WarSynonymsRelated Wordsadj characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authoritiesRelated Words- governing
- government activity
- government
- governance
- administration
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