Meanings
nounfederal law (plural federal laws)
plural federal laws
- USlawA legislation enacted by the national government of a country with a federal system, such as the United States.
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federal law. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/federal%20law
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“federal law.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/federal%20law. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
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