federal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or concerned with the consolidated national government in a federation, especially as distinct from individual state governments.

  - "The federal government has the power to levy taxes."
  - "The federal court system is separate from the state court systems."

• Of or pertaining to a confederation or alliance.

  - "The federal system of government allows for a balance of power between the central government and the states."
  - "The federal treaty between the United States and Canada has been in effect since 1985."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɛdəɹəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

fed

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with federal
rebel , felon , felicity , debilitate , venerate

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Variants

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federal , federally , Federal , Federals , federal case , federal cases , federal court , federal courts , federal district , federal districts , federal district court , federal district courts , federal funds , Federal Reserve bank , Federal Reserve banks , Federal Reserve Board , Federal Reserve Boards , Federal Reserve System , Federal Reserve Systems

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Etymology

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From Latin foederis, from foedus 'covenant, treaty'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'federal' comes from the Latin word 'foederis', which means 'covenant' or 'treaty'.

2. The United States Constitution is an example of a federal document, as it outlines the balance of power between the federal and state governments.

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Related Concepts

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1. confederation: A political entity in which sovereign states are united for common action, but retain a significant degree of autonomy in their internal affairs.

2. central government: The governmental authority that exercises control over a country or territory as a whole, as distinct from regional or local governments.

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Culture

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The term 'federal' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works that explore the balance of power between central governments and individual states or regions. In music, there are several songs with the word 'federal' in the title, often with political or social commentary themes.

How to Memorize "federal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a map of the United States with distinct regions represented by individual states, and a larger central area representing the federal government.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the term 'federal' as representing a higher level of government or authority, distinct from individual state governments.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'federation' as a group of individuals coming together to form a stronger, more unified whole.

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