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What does federal government mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word federal government? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. Any of several forms of government of federations.
  2. (US) The national government of the United States, in contrast to government at the state level.
  3. (Canada) The national government of Canada, in contrast to government at the provincial or territorial level.
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The federal government should help states do their job, not assist them in abdicating their duty.
However, the federal government left implementation of guardian ad litem requirements to the states.
Most favor an activist federal government that intervenes in the economy, redistributes wealth, and acts as an instrument of social change.
Quebec never made demands to the federal government in jest or with flippant jokes.
The governor, or wali, is appointed by the national government, and serves as the primary liaison between local and federal government.
Except that we do have special status, of a kind, with the federal government.

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