Federal jurisdiction Synonyms

Definitions for Federal


  • (adjective) characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities
  • (adjective) of or relating to the central government of a federation
  • (adjective) national ; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

Definitions for Jurisdiction


  • (noun) lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation )
  • (noun) in law; the territory within which power can be exercised
  • (noun) (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law