federal law

American  

[fed-er-uhl law] / ˈfɛd ər əl ˈlɔ /

noun

1. a law or body of laws passed by the central government of the United States or of any other country comprising states, provinces, or other quasi-autonomous units.

   This act to protect migratory birds is a federal law enforcing an international agreement to which the United States is a party.

   She is an expert on federal law.

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federal law

The review he asked for is modeled on the Tunney Act, a federal law that governs antitrust settlements proposed by the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

And nothing has changed with respect to the federal law claims.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

David Truesdale, a retired federal law enforcement agent who moved to the county to get away from city life, says he became involved after learning that a neighbouring solar project would sit near his home.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Two provisions of federal law relating to vote buying were adopted by Congress and became law in 1948.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026

She announces that while it’s not yet federal law, many states have put police reform measures on their ballots for the upcoming elections.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold