federal

• صفة تشير إلى نظام حكم تتحد فيه عدة ولايات أو أقاليم في كيان واحد مع احتفاظها باستقلال داخلي، أو إلى ما يتعلق بالحكومة المركزية للدولة ككل.

1. Relating to central governmentB2formal

   Relating to the central government of a federation, as opposed to state or local governments.

   فدرالي

   • The federal government passed a new law on immigration.
   • Federal agencies are responsible for national security.
   • The case was tried in federal court.

   المرادفاتcentralnational

   الأضدادlocalmunicipalprovincialstate

2. Relating to a federationB2formal

   Relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.

   فِدِراليّ

   • Germany is a federal republic.
   • The federal system allows states to have their own laws.
   • The country adopted a federal constitution.

   المرادفاتconfederateconfederativefederated

• اسم يشير إلى نظام حكم تُقسَّم فيه السلطة بين سلطة مركزية ووحدات سياسية مكوِّنة، أو إلى الشخص المؤيد لهذا النظام أو العامل في حكومته الاتحادية.

A noun referring to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units, or a supporter of such a system.

1. Federal agent or officerB2informalamerican

   A member of a federal law enforcement agency, such as the FBI or other national police force.

   عميل فيدرالي

   • The feds raided the building early this morning.
   • He was arrested by the feds for fraud.
   • The feds are investigating the case.

   المرادفاتfedfederal agentg-man

2. Supporter of federalismC1formal

   A person who advocates for or supports a federal system of government.

   فيدرالي

   • The feds argued for stronger central government powers.
   • During the debate, the feds clashed with the states' rights advocates.
   • He was a known fed in the political circles of the 18th century.

   المرادفاتfederalist