confederative

[ kuhn-fed-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv, -fed-ruh- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

First recorded in 1810–20; confederate + -ive

What was the joint body that would deal with this third party if not a confederative institution?

Well, what was that projected municipality if not a confederative institution?

In default of a confederative system, the several States were held in equilibrium by diplomacy.

In default of a confederative system, the several states were held in equilibrium by diplomacy.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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