Federal operative 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 Operative


  • (adjective) being in effective operation
  • (adjective) producing or capable of producing a desired result
  • (noun) a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country