federal

adjective

1
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
the Federal Bureau of Investigation
federal courts
2
characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities
a federal system like that of the United States
federal governments often evolved out of confederations
3
being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War
Union soldiers
Federal forces
a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government
4
of or relating to the central government of a federation
Union soldiers
Federal forces
a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government

1
any federal law-enforcement officer
the Federal Bureau of Investigation
federal courts
2
a member of the Union Army during the American Civil War
a federal system like that of the United States
federal governments often evolved out of confederations

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