federal law

American

[fed-er-uhl law] / ˈfɛd ər əl ˈlɔ /

noun

a law or body of laws passed by the central government of the United States or of any other country comprising states, provinces, or other quasi-autonomous units.

This act to protect migratory birds is a federal law enforcing an international agreement to which the United States is a party.
She is an expert on federal law.

Example Sentences

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First, the Convention Against Torture—which Congress has implemented into federal law—requires individualized determinations of risk when an immigrant says that they fear torture if deported to a certain country.

From Slate

Corinne Ramey is a reporter covering federal law enforcement and white-collar crime for The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal

The FBI has defended Patel's private jet usage and has said that he is complying with the federal law that requires reimbursement for personal travel.

From BBC

In the immediate aftermath of the shootings, Albanese announced a review by a former spy chief to look at what federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies did in the lead-up to the attack and what improvements could be made.

From BBC

As a result, the the review into federal law enforcement and agencies will be folded into the royal commission and the NSW inquiry was cancelled.

From BBC

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