confederal

[ kuhn-fed-er-uhl, -fed-ruhl ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or involving two or more nations:

   confederal agreements.

Other Words From

• con·feder·al·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of confederal¹

1775–85; confeder(ation) + -al ¹, on model of federation and federal

Example Sentences

The call of the Confederal Committee was only partly followed.

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The Confederal Committee is formed by the delegates of both sections.

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On the contrary, he accused the Confederal Committee of carrying on political agitation under the cover of neutrality.

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The government instituted legal proceedings against twelve members of the Confederal Committee for “insults to the army.”

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M. Niel was elected by a majority of one vote, and his position was very difficult in the Confederal Committee.

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