| fedayeen |
Arab commandos operating esp. against Israel. |
| federal |
of or relating to a system of government in which a number of states are united under and recognize the authority of a central government, yet have their own governments as well. [2 definitions] |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation |
a U.S. agency of the Justice Department responsible for investigating violations of federal criminal law. |
| Federal Communications Commission |
a U.S. agency whose duty is to regulate the various communications industries including telephone, radio and television, and satellites. |
| Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation |
a U.S. governmental agency that insures deposits in member commercial banks up to a certain amount to protect the public against a bank's failure, and can act to prevent a bank's failure. (abbr.: FDIC) |
| Federal Insurance Contributions Act |
a federal tax law requiring employers to withhold a certain amount from employees' paychecks or wages for deposit in governmental accounts that fund Social Security. (abbr.: FICA) |
| federalism |
the principles of federal government. [2 definitions] |
| federalist |
a supporter of federalism. [3 definitions] |
| Federalist party |
an early U.S. political party that favored adoption of the Constitution and a strong federal government. |
| federalize |
to bring together in a federal union. [2 definitions] |
| Federal Reserve Bank |
any of twelve central district banks in the U.S. Federal Reserve System. |
| Federal Reserve note |
U.S. paper currency in various denominations issued by a Federal Reserve Bank. |
| Federal Reserve System |
a U.S. federal banking system that sets interest rates and regulates the flow of money. |
| federal revenue |
monies obtained by the U.S. federal government through taxation and investment. |
| Federal Trade Commission |
a U.S. agency whose duty is to investigate and prosecute illegal interstate trade practices such as false advertising and price-fixing. |
| federate |
to bring together or unite in a federation or league. [2 definitions] |
| federation |
the act of federating or joining together into a league of states. [2 definitions] |
| fedora |
a hat of soft felt, with a curled brim that can be turned up or down and a lengthwise crease in the crown. |
| fed up |
at or beyond the limit of one's patience or tolerance. |
| fee |
a charge for services. [2 definitions] |
| feeble |
without strength or vigor, physically, mentally, or morally. [3 definitions] |