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Federal Government

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noun

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

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US officials added that any future aid would be "dependent on the Somali Federal Government taking accountability" and remediating the matter.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

“I want the Federal Government of Nigeria to bring back my daughter safe and alive,” Jagaba said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

“Each veteran deserves our gratitude. Yet the Federal Government has not always treated veterans like the heroes they are.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2025

The press release announcing the multimillion-dollar punishment contained a caution for noncompliant institutions: “Doing business with the Federal Government is a privilege.”

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2025

“I can tell you the two reasons I was there. The Federal Government and the NAACP. Jean Louise, what was your first reaction to the Supreme Court decision?”

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee