Word
federally
Phoneticsfed·er·al·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɛdɝəɫi/
UK/fˈɛdəɹəli/
Adverb of manner Government
Definition
adv. at the national level of a country's government. You use this when talking about laws or rules that apply to the whole country rather than just one state or city.
adv. pertaining to the central government of a federation as opposed to its constituent states or provinces.
Examples
“The new law is federally mandated.”
“While some states have legalized the substance, it remains illegal federally under national drug control policies.”
“The program is federally funded but locally administered, allowing each municipality to tailor the services to the specific demographic needs of its residents.”
Examples
simple
“The new law is federally mandated.”
contextual
“While some states have legalized the substance, it remains illegal federally under national drug control policies.”
complex
“The program is federally funded but locally administered, allowing each municipality to tailor the services to the specific demographic needs of its residents.”
Usage
Typically modifies adjectives or verbs related to law, funding, or administration.
Real-World Examples
“A federally recognised tribe of around 37,000 members, the Tohono O’odham Nation sits along roughly 100km (62 miles) of the US-Mexico border.” “That is why the capital program is mostly federally funded.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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