federative

/ˈfɛdərətɪv/
adjective
  1. Relating to or forming a federation; having a system of government in which states or groups unite under a central authority while keeping some local control.
    • They formed a federative alliance to share resources and defense.
    • The country has a federative system where each state has its own laws.
    • The federative structure allows regions to manage their own education policies.
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