FEDERAL

Definition

1. noun a member of the Union Army during the American Civil War. — synonyms: Federal_soldier, Union_soldier
2. noun any federal law-enforcement officer. — synonyms: Fed, federal_official
3. adjective national.
4. adjective of or relating to the central government of a federation.
5. adjective being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War. — synonyms: Union
6. adjective characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities.