01 a. Pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations; constituted by a compa…
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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.“The Romans compelled them, contrary to all federal right, . . . to part with Sardinia.” — Grew.
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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.
Phrases & compounds
Federal Congress —
See under Congress.