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federacy

Syllabification: (fed·er·a·cy)
Pronunciation: /ˈfed(ə)rəsē/

Definition of federacy

noun

(plural federacies)
  • a group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs; a federation.
  • the state of being joined by a treaty.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from federate + -acy, on the pattern of confederacy

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Definition of federacy in the British & World English dictionary