Definition of federal in English:

federal

adjective ˈfɛd(ə)r(ə)lˈfɛd(ə)rəl

1Having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.
a federal Europe
Example sentencesExamples
- Three big problems make it hard for the federal government to attract top talent.
- The Justice Department, an arm of the federal government, is now enforcing religious doctrine.
- Within a federal system of government, there is now a national Bill of Rights.
- Has there been a new era of provincial partnership with the federal government?
- Do you mean, what about regional devolution like that which might occur under a federal European government?
- Chancellor Schröder played the key role in shifting the federal government to support the ban.
- Since the provinces won't, the federal government should take up the students' case.
- The takeover of all branches of the federal government by the extreme right is now virtually complete.
- Public housing has been starved of funds by successive federal and state governments.
- Although the federal government has not challenged the ruling, it has failed to comply with it.
- Some 95 percent of its budget is derived from a variety of federal government funding.
- That said, the funds are unlikely to approach the level of transfers found in traditional federal systems.
- If the federal government had a real interest in defending its own cities, then it could have done so.
- He is touted for setting up a program for formerly uninsured workers at no cost to the federal government.
- Guinn's concerns have been supported by data collected by the federal government itself.
- At present, however, the federal government has no power to deploy troops unilaterally.
- He therefore rejected their claims for compensation from the federal government.
- On the other hand, the federal government restricts more and more public land for natural gas development.
- Yet the local, regional and federal governments appear to have taken no precautions.
- It would help cement a close working relationship with the federal government in the future, she said.
2Relating to or denoting the central government as distinguished from the separate units constituting a federation.
the health ministry has sole federal responsibility for health care
Example sentencesExamples
- Other federal departments and agencies have been slower to embark on official histories.
- If state law allows for direct access, then why should a federal agency deny payment?
- For a start, some may criticize the combination of federal and state data.
- They have said they want to reduce the pensions of privileged federal civil servants and use the money for social programmes.
- Drinking alcohol is theoretically illegal in India under the terms of the federal constitution.
- The federal agency is best known for guiding judges to set consistent prison terms.
- In one case federal money was provided to help monitor the police.
- It will make a mockery of the federal judiciary constitutional structure and religions.
- The prisons retain a federal connection to the central administration in Moscow.
- He had been a distinguished federal judge on the second most powerful court in the nation.
- Nor did their training and effort constitute federal service, and thereby qualify them for future benefit.
- The state of Vermont has filed a lawsuit against the federal agency over the issue.
- Many, but not all, of the states with income taxes link them to the federal income tax.
- The fact that a matter might or might not give rise to a claim under federal jurisdiction does not constitute it as a claim.
- Keyes is right that the burden of responsibility should fall on federal shoulders.
- The president should let all federal agencies know that reining in regulations is a priority.
- Because of the mix of state and federal responsibilities the politics of obesity are complex indeed.
- The leading role in it should be taken by federal agencies of the defense sectors of industry.
- None of them wants to give up federal funding and take responsibility for their own policies.
- Almost $46m has already been disbursed by the federal emergency management agency.
Synonyms
confederate, federated, federative
combined, allied, united, amalgamated, integrated, linked, associated, cooperating, in alliance, in league, in partnership, banded together
1. 2.1US historical Relating to the northern states in the Civil War.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The battle came as the Northern Federal government led by Abraham Lincoln was on the verge of defeat.

Derivatives

federalization

noun

I suspect we're going to look at some sort of a grant program to help local governments, but I don't believe we'll see - I hope we don't see - a one-size-fits-all federalization of the election process.
Example sentencesExamples
- I am also willing to accept that the change may not be due to federalization.
- The trend toward federalization of crime (and criminalization of everything) has prominent critics.

federalize

verb ˈfɛd(ə)r(ə)lʌɪzˈfɛd(ə)rəˌlaɪz

[with object]

1Form into a single centralized unit; unite in a federal union.
he tried to federalize the Habsburg monarchy
Example sentencesExamples
- the idea of a federalized Europe
- When you look at countries that take security seriously, they have federalized the process or put in it hand of law enforcement.
- It federalizes chemical security by forcing more than 13,000 plants to file plans with the Department of Homeland Security, identifying terrorist vulnerabilities.
- It has to be federalized because you can't have a piecemeal system.
- a plan to federalize airport security
2Bring under the control of the central government as distinguished from the separate units constituting a federation.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin foedus, foeder- 'league, covenant' + -al.

Definition of federal in US English:

federal

adjectiveˈfed(ə)rəlˈfɛd(ə)rəl

1Having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.
Russia's federation treaty shares powers among Russia's federal and local governments
Example sentencesExamples
- He is touted for setting up a program for formerly uninsured workers at no cost to the federal government.
- Chancellor Schröder played the key role in shifting the federal government to support the ban.
- He therefore rejected their claims for compensation from the federal government.
- The Justice Department, an arm of the federal government, is now enforcing religious doctrine.
- Since the provinces won't, the federal government should take up the students' case.
- Some 95 percent of its budget is derived from a variety of federal government funding.
- Within a federal system of government, there is now a national Bill of Rights.
- At present, however, the federal government has no power to deploy troops unilaterally.
- The takeover of all branches of the federal government by the extreme right is now virtually complete.
- Guinn's concerns have been supported by data collected by the federal government itself.
- Although the federal government has not challenged the ruling, it has failed to comply with it.
- If the federal government had a real interest in defending its own cities, then it could have done so.
- Has there been a new era of provincial partnership with the federal government?
- Do you mean, what about regional devolution like that which might occur under a federal European government?
- On the other hand, the federal government restricts more and more public land for natural gas development.
- That said, the funds are unlikely to approach the level of transfers found in traditional federal systems.
- Three big problems make it hard for the federal government to attract top talent.
- Public housing has been starved of funds by successive federal and state governments.
- Yet the local, regional and federal governments appear to have taken no precautions.
- It would help cement a close working relationship with the federal government in the future, she said.
1. 1.1 Relating to or denoting the central government as distinguished from the separate units constituting a federation.
  the federal agency that provides legal services to the poor
  Example sentencesExamples
  Almost $46m has already been disbursed by the federal emergency management agency.
  They have said they want to reduce the pensions of privileged federal civil servants and use the money for social programmes.
  Because of the mix of state and federal responsibilities the politics of obesity are complex indeed.
  None of them wants to give up federal funding and take responsibility for their own policies.
  The prisons retain a federal connection to the central administration in Moscow.
  Keyes is right that the burden of responsibility should fall on federal shoulders.
  Other federal departments and agencies have been slower to embark on official histories.
  The federal agency is best known for guiding judges to set consistent prison terms.
  The fact that a matter might or might not give rise to a claim under federal jurisdiction does not constitute it as a claim.
  The state of Vermont has filed a lawsuit against the federal agency over the issue.
  The leading role in it should be taken by federal agencies of the defense sectors of industry.
  He had been a distinguished federal judge on the second most powerful court in the nation.
  In one case federal money was provided to help monitor the police.
  If state law allows for direct access, then why should a federal agency deny payment?
  Drinking alcohol is theoretically illegal in India under the terms of the federal constitution.
  It will make a mockery of the federal judiciary constitutional structure and religions.
  The president should let all federal agencies know that reining in regulations is a priority.
  Many, but not all, of the states with income taxes link them to the federal income tax.
  Nor did their training and effort constitute federal service, and thereby qualify them for future benefit.
  For a start, some may criticize the combination of federal and state data.
  Synonyms
  confederate, federated, federative
2. 1.2 Relating to or denoting the central government of the US.
  Example sentencesExamples
  It seems that the federal government is stipulating that either couples be married or they prove their relationship.
  Congressional districts, states and counties should develop programs with Federal support.
  His scam and others of a similar nature came to the notice of Federal authorities in the early Nineties.
  This week the US Senate will vote through a Bill banning all federal agencies from buying services in from abroad.
  Funding for the programs is shared between the federal government and the states.
  However, it was short of money from the first and many in federal agencies were far too conservative to give it their support.
  The prospect of reforming the Electoral College goes to the heart of the federal structure of the United States.
  We also need to get the Federal government out of a whole range of areas they simply do not belong.
  Others mocked it as a paper bullet that only freed slaves in areas where the federal government had no authority.
  Many of these training programmes are provided free of charge by state and federal government agencies.
  The federal government says about half of your schools are failing to make the grade.
  Much of the debate focused on what federal agency would house such a large new program.
  It is a federal responsibility and for the States to intrude in a general way makes for uncertainty.
  The federal government hadn't funded them, but they were trying to carry on.
  The mayor requested Federal assistance and an evacuation program several days before the event.
  This figure is nearly four times the number that the federal government admits.
3. 1.3US historical Of the northern states in the Civil War.
  a loud Federal cheer was heard, proving Stonewall to be hard pressed
  Example sentencesExamples
  The battle came as the Northern Federal government led by Abraham Lincoln was on the verge of defeat.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin foedus, foeder- ‘league, covenant’ + -al.

单词	federal
释义	Definition of federal in English: federal adjective ˈfɛd(ə)r(ə)lˈfɛd(ə)rəl 1Having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs. a federal Europe Example sentencesExamples Three big problems make it hard for the federal government to attract top talent. The Justice Department, an arm of the federal government, is now enforcing religious doctrine. Within a federal system of government, there is now a national Bill of Rights. Has there been a new era of provincial partnership with the federal government? Do you mean, what about regional devolution like that which might occur under a federal European government? Chancellor Schröder played the key role in shifting the federal government to support the ban. Since the provinces won't, the federal government should take up the students' case. The takeover of all branches of the federal government by the extreme right is now virtually complete. Public housing has been starved of funds by successive federal and state governments. Although the federal government has not challenged the ruling, it has failed to comply with it. Some 95 percent of its budget is derived from a variety of federal government funding. That said, the funds are unlikely to approach the level of transfers found in traditional federal systems. If the federal government had a real interest in defending its own cities, then it could have done so. He is touted for setting up a program for formerly uninsured workers at no cost to the federal government. Guinn's concerns have been supported by data collected by the federal government itself. At present, however, the federal government has no power to deploy troops unilaterally. He therefore rejected their claims for compensation from the federal government. On the other hand, the federal government restricts more and more public land for natural gas development. Yet the local, regional and federal governments appear to have taken no precautions. It would help cement a close working relationship with the federal government in the future, she said. 2Relating to or denoting the central government as distinguished from the separate units constituting a federation. the health ministry has sole federal responsibility for health care Example sentencesExamples Other federal departments and agencies have been slower to embark on official histories. If state law allows for direct access, then why should a federal agency deny payment? For a start, some may criticize the combination of federal and state data. They have said they want to reduce the pensions of privileged federal civil servants and use the money for social programmes. Drinking alcohol is theoretically illegal in India under the terms of the federal constitution. The federal agency is best known for guiding judges to set consistent prison terms. In one case federal money was provided to help monitor the police. It will make a mockery of the federal judiciary constitutional structure and religions. The prisons retain a federal connection to the central administration in Moscow. He had been a distinguished federal judge on the second most powerful court in the nation. Nor did their training and effort constitute federal service, and thereby qualify them for future benefit. The state of Vermont has filed a lawsuit against the federal agency over the issue. Many, but not all, of the states with income taxes link them to the federal income tax. The fact that a matter might or might not give rise to a claim under federal jurisdiction does not constitute it as a claim. Keyes is right that the burden of responsibility should fall on federal shoulders. The president should let all federal agencies know that reining in regulations is a priority. Because of the mix of state and federal responsibilities the politics of obesity are complex indeed. The leading role in it should be taken by federal agencies of the defense sectors of industry. None of them wants to give up federal funding and take responsibility for their own policies. Almost $46m has already been disbursed by the federal emergency management agency. Synonyms confederate, federated, federative combined, allied, united, amalgamated, integrated, linked, associated, cooperating, in alliance, in league, in partnership, banded together 2.1US historical Relating to the northern states in the Civil War. Example sentencesExamples The battle came as the Northern Federal government led by Abraham Lincoln was on the verge of defeat. Derivatives federalization noun I suspect we're going to look at some sort of a grant program to help local governments, but I don't believe we'll see - I hope we don't see - a one-size-fits-all federalization of the election process. Example sentencesExamples I am also willing to accept that the change may not be due to federalization. The trend toward federalization of crime (and criminalization of everything) has prominent critics. federalize verb ˈfɛd(ə)r(ə)lʌɪzˈfɛd(ə)rəˌlaɪz [with object] 1Form into a single centralized unit; unite in a federal union. he tried to federalize the Habsburg monarchy Example sentencesExamples the idea of a federalized Europe When you look at countries that take security seriously, they have federalized the process or put in it hand of law enforcement. It federalizes chemical security by forcing more than 13,000 plants to file plans with the Department of Homeland Security, identifying terrorist vulnerabilities. It has to be federalized because you can't have a piecemeal system. a plan to federalize airport security 2Bring under the control of the central government as distinguished from the separate units constituting a federation. Origin Mid 17th century: from Latin foedus, foeder- 'league, covenant' + -al. Definition of federal in US English: federal adjectiveˈfed(ə)rəlˈfɛd(ə)rəl 1Having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs. Russia's federation treaty shares powers among Russia's federal and local governments Example sentencesExamples He is touted for setting up a program for formerly uninsured workers at no cost to the federal government. Chancellor Schröder played the key role in shifting the federal government to support the ban. He therefore rejected their claims for compensation from the federal government. The Justice Department, an arm of the federal government, is now enforcing religious doctrine. Since the provinces won't, the federal government should take up the students' case. Some 95 percent of its budget is derived from a variety of federal government funding. Within a federal system of government, there is now a national Bill of Rights. At present, however, the federal government has no power to deploy troops unilaterally. The takeover of all branches of the federal government by the extreme right is now virtually complete. Guinn's concerns have been supported by data collected by the federal government itself. Although the federal government has not challenged the ruling, it has failed to comply with it. If the federal government had a real interest in defending its own cities, then it could have done so. Has there been a new era of provincial partnership with the federal government? Do you mean, what about regional devolution like that which might occur under a federal European government? On the other hand, the federal government restricts more and more public land for natural gas development. That said, the funds are unlikely to approach the level of transfers found in traditional federal systems. Three big problems make it hard for the federal government to attract top talent. Public housing has been starved of funds by successive federal and state governments. Yet the local, regional and federal governments appear to have taken no precautions. It would help cement a close working relationship with the federal government in the future, she said. 1.1 Relating to or denoting the central government as distinguished from the separate units constituting a federation. the federal agency that provides legal services to the poor Example sentencesExamples Almost $46m has already been disbursed by the federal emergency management agency. They have said they want to reduce the pensions of privileged federal civil servants and use the money for social programmes. Because of the mix of state and federal responsibilities the politics of obesity are complex indeed. None of them wants to give up federal funding and take responsibility for their own policies. The prisons retain a federal connection to the central administration in Moscow. Keyes is right that the burden of responsibility should fall on federal shoulders. Other federal departments and agencies have been slower to embark on official histories. The federal agency is best known for guiding judges to set consistent prison terms. The fact that a matter might or might not give rise to a claim under federal jurisdiction does not constitute it as a claim. The state of Vermont has filed a lawsuit against the federal agency over the issue. The leading role in it should be taken by federal agencies of the defense sectors of industry. He had been a distinguished federal judge on the second most powerful court in the nation. In one case federal money was provided to help monitor the police. If state law allows for direct access, then why should a federal agency deny payment? Drinking alcohol is theoretically illegal in India under the terms of the federal constitution. It will make a mockery of the federal judiciary constitutional structure and religions. The president should let all federal agencies know that reining in regulations is a priority. Many, but not all, of the states with income taxes link them to the federal income tax. Nor did their training and effort constitute federal service, and thereby qualify them for future benefit. For a start, some may criticize the combination of federal and state data. Synonyms confederate, federated, federative 1.2 Relating to or denoting the central government of the US. Example sentencesExamples It seems that the federal government is stipulating that either couples be married or they prove their relationship. Congressional districts, states and counties should develop programs with Federal support. His scam and others of a similar nature came to the notice of Federal authorities in the early Nineties. This week the US Senate will vote through a Bill banning all federal agencies from buying services in from abroad. Funding for the programs is shared between the federal government and the states. However, it was short of money from the first and many in federal agencies were far too conservative to give it their support. The prospect of reforming the Electoral College goes to the heart of the federal structure of the United States. We also need to get the Federal government out of a whole range of areas they simply do not belong. Others mocked it as a paper bullet that only freed slaves in areas where the federal government had no authority. Many of these training programmes are provided free of charge by state and federal government agencies. The federal government says about half of your schools are failing to make the grade. Much of the debate focused on what federal agency would house such a large new program. It is a federal responsibility and for the States to intrude in a general way makes for uncertainty. The federal government hadn't funded them, but they were trying to carry on. The mayor requested Federal assistance and an evacuation program several days before the event. This figure is nearly four times the number that the federal government admits. 1.3US historical Of the northern states in the Civil War. a loud Federal cheer was heard, proving Stonewall to be hard pressed Example sentencesExamples The battle came as the Northern Federal government led by Abraham Lincoln was on the verge of defeat. Origin Mid 17th century: from Latin foedus, foeder- ‘league, covenant’ + -al.
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