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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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The discussions will be conducted "in close cooperation with the Supervisory Board and employee representatives, and in close consultation with the German Federal Government".

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

In Justice Samuel Alito’s opinion, he justified the high court’s decision, writing that “the Constitution almost never permits the Federal Government or a State to discriminate on the basis of race.”

From Salon Apr. 30, 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

“Dear Mrs. Vaughan: Our records indicate that you recently completed 20 years of Federal Government service,” wrote Langley’s director, Floyd Thompson, in the summer of 1963.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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