Federal Government

British

noun

the national government of a federated state, such as that of Australia located in Canberra

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Federal government employment continued to decline, down 11.8 percent since October 2024.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Federal government spending declined at a 16.6% rate in the fourth quarter, shaving nearly 1.2 percentage points off headline GDP.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

“The Federal government should not hinder public companies as they develop and push the United States to remain a leader in the space exploration realm.”

From National Geographic • Nov. 18, 2023

Federal government agencies run out of the funding approved by Congress when the fiscal year ends at midnight on 30 September.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2023

Of course, the Federal government could not recognize services rendered against itself of however striking character.

From Capturing a Locomotive A History of Secrect Service in the Late War. by Pittenger, William

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