federalism
advancedC1/ˈfɛdəˌrəlɪzəm/ · fed-er-al-ism
The federal principle or system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
Meanings
The federal principle or system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
وفاقی اصول یا حکومت کا نظام جہاں اختیار مرکزی اتھارٹی اور ذیلی سیاسی اکائیوں کے درمیان تقسیم ہوتا ہے۔
وفاقیت
wifaqiyat
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Common Collocations
- federalism in governance
- federalism and state rights
- federalism vs. unitarism
Example Sentences
Federalism allows states to maintain their own laws while adhering to national regulations.
وفاقیت کی وجہ سے ریاستیں اپنے قوانین برقرار رکھ سکتی ہیں جبکہ قومی ضوابط کے مطابق رہتی ہیں۔
Wifaqiyat ki wajah se riyasatein apne qawaaneen barqarar rakh sakti hain jabke qaumi zawaabit ke mutabiq rehti hain.
The country adopted federalism to respect the diverse cultures and needs of its regions.
ملک نے اپنے علاقوں کی مختلف ثقافتوں اور ضروریات کا احترام کرنے کے لئے وفاقیت اختیار کی۔
Mulk ne apne ilaakon ki mukhtalif saqafatoun aur zarooriyat ka ihteram karne ke liye wifaqiyat ikhtiyar ki.
Critics argue that federalism can lead to conflicts between state and federal laws.
نقادوں کا کہنا ہے کہ وفاقیت ریاستی اور وفاقی قوانین کے درمیان تنازعات کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔
Naqadon ka kehna hai ke wifaqiyat riyasati aur federal qawaaneen ke darmiyan tanaazaat ka ba'ais ban sakti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of the 'federal' government as a 'federation' of states coming together.
Visualize a map where different states come together to form one united country.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "foedus" — treaty
First known use: 19th century
The term 'federalism' evolved from the Latin word 'foedus', meaning treaty, reflecting a union of states or groups under a central authority.