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federacy

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛd(ə)rəsi/
Definition of federacy

noun

(plural federacies)
  • a group of states with a central government but independence in internal affairs; a federation.
  • [mass noun] 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 US English dictionary
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