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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

He stresses “the general rule that the Constitution almost never permits the Federal Government or a State to discriminate on the basis of race” except to remedy specific instances of past discrimination.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

“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

“I can tell you the two reasons I was there. The Federal Government and the NAACP. Jean Louise, what was your first reaction to the Supreme Court decision?”

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee

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