federal in WordNet English dictionary

1. 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"
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2. of or relating to the central government of a federation
   "a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government"
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3. 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"
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