federacies
/ˈfɛdərəsiz/
noun
- Political systems or unions in which separate states or regions share power with a central government while retaining some self-rule.
- The textbook explained how federacies differ from unitary states.
- Several small island nations have formed federacies to cooperate on trade and defense.
- Political scientists study federacies to understand how power is divided between local and national governments.