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federal | federally |

As an adjective federal

is pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations.

As a noun federal

is a law-enforcement official of the FBI; short for federal agent.

As an adverb federally is

in a federal manner.

federal

English

Alternative forms

* (obsolete)

Adjective

(-)
  • Pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations.
  • * Grew
    • The Romans compelled them, contrary to all federal right, to part with Sardinia.
  • Pertaining to the national government level, as opposed to state, provincial, county, city, or town.

    • Derived terms

    * quasifederal

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (US) A law-enforcement official of the FBI; short for federal agent.

    • Synonyms

    * (noun)

    Anagrams

    * ----

    federally

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (obsolete)

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a federal manner.