Federalism Definition

fĕdər-ə-lĭzəm, fĕdrə-
noun
A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
American Heritage
The federal principle of government or organization.
Webster's New World
Support of this principle.
Webster's New World
The principles of the Federalist Party.
Webster's New World
Generally, the allocation of authority and responsibility to the different levels of government in a federal system.
Webster's New World Law

Other Word Forms of Federalism

Noun

Singular:
federalism
Plural:
federalisms

Origin of Federalism

  • From French fédéralisme

    From Wiktionary

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