federal law

[fed-er-uhl law]

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.

Example Sentences

The Legislative Analyst’s Office’s analysis of Proposition 50 addresses the background events motivating Proposition 50, describing the unusual nature of mid-decade redistricting and explaining the impact of Proposition 50 as adopting new maps drawn in compliance with “federal law,” but without the limitations otherwise imposed by California law on the redistricting commission.

Read more on Slate

His pensions from the NFL and Screen Actors Guild were protected from seizure under federal law.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Suitability refers to a candidate’s criminal history, drug use or other issues that would prevent them from becoming employees of a federal law enforcement agency.

Read more on Salon

“Given the personal threats and violence that agents face, federal law enforcement agencies allow their officers to choose whether to wear masks to protect their identities and provide an extra layer of security,” the lawsuit states.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

“Denying federal agencies and officers that choice would chill federal law enforcement and deter applicants for law enforcement positions.”

Read more on Los Angeles Times