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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Example Sentences

Many states, including California, also have adopted laws explicitly banning discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized groups not mentioned in the federal law, with California also banning discrimination based on marital status, ancestry, source of income and veteran or military status.

From Los Angeles Times

The medical groups also said Kennedy’s appointments weren’t permissible under a federal law that requires the advisory panel to be fairly balanced and not inappropriately influenced.

From The Wall Street Journal

Under federal law, “the Tuesday next after the 1st Monday in November, in every even numbered year, is established as the day for the election” to the House of Representatives.

From Slate

Like the dozens of police departments subject to such agreements, Mr. Descano’s office would face outside scrutiny to ensure compliance with federal law.

From The Wall Street Journal

That logic is broken, McNicholas said, because under federal law, to get a 100% disability rating — which each of the officers obtained — a veteran doesn’t have to be fully disabled.

From Los Angeles Times