federal

noun1 of 2

system of government

• “There's a new man in charge of the federal bank.”Tatoeba
• “Federal grants have also contributed to economic growth and stability.”Tatoeba

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adjective2 of 2

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