federally
/ˈfɛdərəli/
adverb
- In a way that relates to or is controlled by the central (federal) government of a country.
- Federally funded research projects must follow strict guidelines.
- The land is federally protected as a national park.
- Many highways are federally maintained, while local roads are managed by the state.
- Under the authority of the federal government, as opposed to state or local government.
- Federally recognized tribes have a special legal status.
- The program is administered federally, but states can add their own rules.
- The crime was investigated federally because it crossed state borders.
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