Federal
Federal adjective - Characterized by or constituting a form of government in which power is divided between one central and several regional authorities.
Interstate and federal are semantically related in concerning a country with a topic. In some cases you can use "Interstate" instead an adjective "Federal".
Interstate
Interstate adjective - Involving and relating to the mutual relations of states especially of the United States.
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Federal and interstate are semantically related in concerning a country with a topic. Sometimes you can use "Federal" instead an adjective "Interstate".
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With the collapse of the federal government comes the collapse of the interstate network of roads and railroads; but goods still need to be transported across state lines.
Source: Tabletop Game / Crimson Skies - In the U.S., gambling is defined by state laws, with federal laws restricting interstate wagering and electronic transfers of funds in connection to gambling that is illegal under state law.
Source: Loophole Abuse / Real Life Law - However, this so called interstate commerce clause has been used to justify pretty much any law that the federal government may or may not actually have had the power to pass otherwise.
Source: Loophole Abuse / Real Life Law
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