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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
  Federal \Fed"er*al\, a. [L. foedus league, treaty, compact; akin
     to fides faith: cf. F. f['e]d['e]ral. 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.
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              The Romans compelled them, contrary to all federal
              right, . . . to part with Sardinia.   --Grew.
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     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.
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     Federal Congress. See under Congress.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
  Federal \Fed"er*al\, n.
     See Federalist.
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