federal

• Relativo a uma federação ou ao sistema de governo em que vários estados ou unidades se unem formando um todo, mas mantêm autonomia em assuntos internos. Também se refere ao governo central desse sistema.

1. Relating to central governmentB2formal

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

   Federal

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

   Sinônimoscentralnational

   Antônimoslocalmunicipalprovincialstate

2. Relating to a federationB2formal

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

   Federal

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

   Sinônimosconfederateconfederativefederated

• Substantivo que designa um sistema de governo em que o poder é dividido entre um órgão central e unidades políticas constituintes, ou um partidário desse sistema.

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.

   Sinônimosfedfederal 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.

   Sinônimosfederalist