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

Thirty years later, the need for reform is even clearer, and a federal law isn’t required.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

But the groups said they could not comply with those demands because they must follow election procedures required by state and federal law.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

It is against federal law for immigrants who are not naturalized citizens to vote or register to do so.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission also proposed a policy statement in August targeting personalized pricing, warning that retailers using personal data to set custom prices without clear disclosures violate federal law.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

Today, publishing medical records without permission could violate federal law.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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