FEDERALS
Noun
Federals
plural of Federal
Noun
federals
plural of federal
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