federal
adjective
pertaining to or of the nature of a union of states under a central government distinct from the individual governments of the separate states, as in
nonfederal
-
a word derived from
federal.
Example Sentences
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However, Indigenous Peoples’ Day remained a nonfederal holiday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2025
Indeed, Cal Fire isn’t only adding staff but is also expanding its firefighting capabilities through partnerships with other nonfederal entities, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2025
The Domestic Investigations and Operations Guide, updated in 2021 and posted on the FBI’s electronic library, redacted examples of assistance provided in investigations of nonfederal crimes.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 2, 2023
The Association of State Dam Safety Officials estimates that it would cost US$157.7 billion to rehabilitate all nonfederal dams in the U.S.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 13, 2023
These nonfederal expenditures will be supplemented by Federal expenditures estimated at 625 million dollars in the present Budget.
From State of the Union Address by Harry S. Truman
