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Federal Government

British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

Federal government certified safety training is an important part of the program, Ellis said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2024

“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

By a compromise her area was increased to sixty-three thousand square miles, while most of the new acquisition was divided into territories under the direct administration of the Federal government.

From The South American Republics Part I of II by Dawson, Thomas C.

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