单词 | federal |
释义 | federal adj. 1. of a system of government in which several States form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs. 2. relating to or affecting such a federation (federal laws). 3. relating to or favouring centralized government. 4. (Federal) US of the Northern States in the Civil War. 5. comprising an association of largely independent units. Phrases and idioms federal reserve (in the US) a national system of reserve cash available to banks. Derivatives federalism n. federalist n. federalize v.tr. (also -ise). federalization n. federally adv. Etymology: L foedus -eris league, covenant |
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