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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The review he asked for is modeled on the Tunney Act, a federal law that governs antitrust settlements proposed by the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Constitution, though, allows states to establish the rules, and federal courts can’t intervene, unless there’s a federal law at issue, such as the Voting Rights Act or the U.S.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

Medicaid benefits vary by state, but federal law requires coverage of inpatient and outpatient hospital services, doctor visits, lab tests, X-rays, home health services and other benefits.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

Two provisions of federal law relating to vote buying were adopted by Congress and became law in 1948.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026

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

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