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federal district

/ˈfɛdərəl ˈdɪstrɪkt/

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/ˈfɛdərəl ˈdɪstrɪkt/B2formalpolitical
  • ruТип административного деления или территории, находящейся непосредственно под юрисдикцией федерального правительства, а не в составе какого-либо штата или провинции. Обычно включает в себя национальную столицу.

A type of administrative division or territory that is directly under the authority of a federal government, rather than being part of any state or province. It typically contains the national capital.

  1. Administrative divisionB2formal

    A specific territory under the direct authority of a federal government, not belonging to any state or province.

    ruАдминистративное деление

    • Washington, D.C. is the most famous federal district in the United States.
    • The capital city is often located in a federal district to maintain neutrality.
    • Federal districts have a unique legal status compared to states.