intrastate

[in-truh-steyt]

adjective

1. existing or occurring within the boundaries of a state, especially of the United States.

   intrastate commerce.

intrastate

/ ˌɪntrəˈsteɪt /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or confined within a single state, esp a state of the US

Word History and Origins

Origin of intrastate¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; intra- + state

Example Sentences

The ban infringes on the right to intrastate travel and First Amendment rights to talk about abortion with minors and engage in “expressive conduct,” the complaint argues.

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In February, the Federal Communications Commission published a proposed rule that, if finalized, would cap the cost of intrastate calls to and from people in jails and prisons.

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California’s intrastate agreements are not well understood outside of California.

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Southwest started in 1967 as a way to ferry passengers between Texas cities, inspired by California’s now-defunct Pacific Southwest Airlines, a pioneer of intrastate discount air travel.

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Southwest remains a minor player on California’s busiest intrastate route between San Francisco and Los Angeles, but it overwhelmingly dominates air travel at seven of California’s 10 busiest airports.

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