federal council
A 'federal council' is a central governing body in a federal system, often found in countries with multiple states or regions.
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Definition
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(general)A central governing body in a federal system, responsible for national decision-making.
Example
- The federal council met to discuss the new national policies.
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(executive)The highest executive authority in a federal system, often composed of representatives from different regions.
Example
- In Switzerland, the Federal Council serves as the collective head of state and government.
Similar
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