Definition

Adverb: 1. In a manner relating to or involving a federal government or system: Describes an action performed, authorized, or regulated by a central federal authority, as opposed to state or local authorities. 2. Through federal funds or channels: Indicates that something is financed, administered, or distributed by the national government.

Usage and Examples

• Describing regulation or authorization:
  • The bank is federally insured, so your deposits are protected.
  • This activity is federally prohibited and carries severe penalties.
• Describing funding or administration:
  • The research project is a federally funded initiative.
  • She works for a federally recognized tribal nation.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "Federally mandated": Required by federal law.
  • School lunches must meet federally mandated nutrition standards.
• "Federally assisted": Receiving help or subsidies from the federal government.
  • The federally assisted housing program helps low-income families.

Variants and Related Words

• Federal (adjective): Pertaining to the central government of a federation.
  • The case was moved to federal court.
• Federation (noun): A group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs.
  • The Russian Federation is a vast country.

Synonyms

• Nationally: By or for the nation as a whole.
• Centrally: By a central authority.

Antonyms

• Locally: By a local or municipal authority.
• Statewide: By or for an individual state government (within a federal system).

Related Phrases

• Federally chartered: Established under a charter granted by the federal government.
  • It is a federally chartered credit union.
• Federally qualified: Meeting specific standards set by the federal government.
  • This is a federally qualified health center.

Adverb

1. by federal government
   • it's federally regulated