Federal Government

British

noun

the national government of a federated state, such as that of Australia located in Canberra

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Given its vast reach, WhatsApp and its parent company are among the global tech firms closely watched by India's federal government which has, in recent years, tightened digital regulations and pushed platforms for greater accountability.

From BBC

In California, license plates are tracked not only by the federal government and law enforcement, but also by schools and businesses, including some Home Depots and malls.

From Los Angeles Times

The Cold War-era law, last invoked during the Covid pandemic, grants the federal government sweeping powers to direct private industry toward national security priorities.

From Barron's

Much of the site is owned by Amtrak, a corporation chartered by the federal government.

From The Wall Street Journal

But his reign also had highs: responding effectively to the 1987 stock market crash, encouraging President Bill Clinton to tackle the federal government’s deficit, and spotting a productivity surge in the 1990s before others.

From Barron's

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