federacy

/ˈfɛdərəsi/
noun
  1. A political system in which separate states or regions share power with a central government while retaining some self-rule.
    • The country operates as a federacy, with each province managing its own education system.
    • In a federacy, local governments have authority over certain matters like healthcare.
    • The constitution established a federacy to balance national unity with regional diversity.
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