federative
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The great political philosopher called it "federative" power.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2012
It calls for the present union to be reorganized on the basis of a new voluntary contract between the republics and the central authorities, but leaves open the possibility of "diverse forms of federative ties."
From Time Magazine Archive
In current French debate, the phrase "federative status" is a new euphemism for an independent republic of Algeria attached to France only by the same kind of loose ties that hold the British Commonwealth together.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I believe," he said, "the solution lies in a federative status that would leave Algeria largely free of central control and would include a man aging government adapted to the country's own personality."
From Time Magazine Archive
Since the death of Opechancanough, the Indians, deprived of the benefits of federative concert, had made but few attempts to disturb the tranquillity of the colony.
From The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II by William A. (Alexander) Caruthers
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