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fed·er·a·tive

 (fĕd′ə-rā′tĭv, fĕd′ər-ə-, fĕd′rə-)
adj.
Forming, belonging to, or of the nature of a federation.

fed′er·a′tive·ly adv.
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fed•er•a•tive

(ˈfɛd əˌreɪ tɪv, -ər ə tɪv)

adj.
1. pertaining to or of the nature of a federation.
2. inclined to federate.
[1680–90]
fed•er•a•tive•ly (ˈfɛd əˌreɪ tɪv li, -ər ə tɪv-) adv.
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