federal district

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: a district set apart as the seat of the central government of a federation

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circa 1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of federal district was circa 1934

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“Federal district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/federal%20district. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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