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FEDERALLY
federally
(adverb) by federal government; “it’s federally regulated”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
federally (comparative more federally, superlative most federally)
In a federal manner.
Source: Wiktionary
FEDERAL
Fed"er*al, a. Etym: [L. foedus league, treaty, compact; akin to fides faith: cf. F. fédéral. see Faith.]
1. Pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations; constituted by a compact between parties, usually governments or their representatives. The Romans compelled them, contrary to all federal right, . . . to part with Sardinia. Grew.
2. Specifically: (a) Composed of states or districts which retain only a subordinate and limited sovereignty, as the Union of the United States, or the Sonderbund of Switzerland. (b) Consisting or pertaining to such a government; as, the Federal Constitution; a Federal officer. (c) Friendly or devoted to such a government; as, the Federal party. see Federalist. Federal Congress. See under Congress.
Fed"er*al, n.
Definition: See Federalist.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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