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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

“The entire premise of this story relating to Don is false,” the spokesperson said, adding, “Don does not interface with the Federal Government on behalf of any company that he invests in or advises.”

From Salon Jun. 11, 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

“The situation became so dire that the Federal Government deployed the California National Guard and United States Marines to quell the chaos,” the lawsuit states.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 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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