Federally

/ˈfɛdərəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or characteristic of a federal system or federal government; at the federal level.

Etymology

From federal plus the adverbial suffix -ly, creating an adverb that describes how something is done according to federal principles or jurisdiction.

Kelly Says

When someone says 'that's a federally protected area,' they mean the central government claims control, not individual states—it's a power-word that shows who's really in charge of something.

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