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federal

[fed-er-uhl] / ˈfɛd ər əl /






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The U.S. stock and bond markets will both be shut on Monday for Memorial Day, the federal holiday for mourning fallen U.S. military personnel.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The movement of funds to IRGC-connected entities continued after Binance pleaded guilty in 2023 to federal anti-money laundering and sanctions violations, according to the foreign law-enforcement officials, compliance reports and blockchain data.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The trial was slated to begin in mid June in federal court in Oakland, California as part of a multi-district litigation.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

MacArthur Park has been the focus of local and federal law enforcement operations in recent months.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

That meant a vigorous federal government with sufficient powers to coerce the citizenry to pay taxes and obey the laws.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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