federative
[ fed-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv ]
adjective
pertaining to or of the nature of a federation.
inclined to federate.
Origin of federative
1Other words from federative
- fed·er·a·tive·ly [fed-uh-rey-tiv-lee, -er-uh-tiv-], /ˈfɛd əˌreɪ tɪv li, -ər ə tɪv-/, adverb
- un·fed·er·a·tive, adjective
- un·fed·er·a·tive·ly, adverb
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How to use federative in a sentence
And it may be asserted, without fear of refutation, that no federative government could exist without a similar provision.
Key-Notes of American Liberty | VariousThis body was consequently elected, and met at Frankfort, by the side of the old federative Diet.
Revolution and Counter-Revolution | Karl MarxHe wished to break up the nation-states of Europe, and create instead federative leagues of independent city-states.
The Social Contract & Discourses | Jean-Jacques RousseauGet up a committee from the federative to go and ask Mr. Loring if there's any use in our tryin' to hold on.
The Grafters | Francis LyndeBut who can limit the extent to which the federative principle may operate effectively?
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