federal

• Relativo a un sistema de gobierno en el que varios estados forman una unidad central pero conservan cierta autonomía en sus asuntos internos; también se aplica a lo perteneciente al gobierno central de una federación.

1. Relating to central governmentB2formal

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

   Federal (relativo al gobierno central)

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

   Sinónimoscentralnational

   Antónimoslocalmunicipalprovincialstate

2. Relating to a federationB2formal

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

   Relativo a una federación

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

   Sinónimosconfederateconfederativefederated

• Sustantivo que designa un sistema de gobierno en el que el poder se divide entre una autoridad central y las unidades políticas que lo componen, o a un partidario o defensor de dicho sistema; también puede referirse a un agente o miembro del gobierno federal.

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.

   agente federal

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

   Sinónimosfedfederal agentg-man

2. Supporter of federalismC1formal

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

   federalista

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfederalist