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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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

Capgemini said it had entered into an agreement with ITC Federal, a US IT solutions and enterprise services provider to federal law enforcement, homeland security and defence agencies, for the sale of Capgemini Government Solutions.

From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026

Under US federal law, it is illegal to give payments that are intended to influence the way a person is voting.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Some members were U.S. residents, living in Los Angeles until 1996, when a federal law began requiring judges to deport them if they committed serious crimes.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario