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Federal Government

British  

noun

  1. the national government of a federated state, such as that of Australia located in Canberra

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The discussions will be conducted "in close cooperation with the Supervisory Board and employee representatives, and in close consultation with the German Federal Government".

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

In Justice Samuel Alito’s opinion, he justified the high court’s decision, writing that “the Constitution almost never permits the Federal Government or a State to discriminate on the basis of race.”

From Salon Apr. 30, 2026

“I want the Federal Government of Nigeria to bring back my daughter safe and alive,” Jagaba said.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 2, 2025

The order called on the group to "evaluate the potential creation and maintenance of a national digital asset stockpile" that could use "cryptocurrencies lawfully seized by the Federal Government through its law enforcement efforts".

From BBC Mar. 2, 2025

“We just called off yet another strike, even though no lecturer has been paid for the last two months. They tell us the Federal Government has no money.”

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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