Definition of interstate
: of, connecting, or existing between two or more states especially of the U.S.
- interstate commerce
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Recent Examples of interstate from the Web
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Interstates 35, 44 and 70 are in terrible condition yet crucial to interstate commerce.
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Natson was convicted last week of conspiring to interfere with interstate commerce by robbing the armored trucks.
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It was otherwise held to be monopolizing interstate commerce in violation of the Sherman anti-trust law.
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DeCoster and his son, Peter DeCoster, each pleaded guilty to one count of introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce.
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In April Ferrer pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges – facilitating prostitution through interstate commerce and engaging in money laundering.
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At that point, Drexel will expand to two lanes and interstate traffic will be able to make a right turn onto the northernmost lane of Drexel Avenue without stopping, Bolender said.
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The brothers and Garcia-Oyuela could each be sentenced to five years for conspiracy to transport stolen merchandise in interstate commerce, Patrick said.
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The racketeering and robbery convictions came under the Hobbs Act, which prohibits interference with interstate commerce.
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First Known Use of interstate
1844
Definition of interstate
: any of a system of expressways connecting most major U.S. cities — called also
interstate highway
Examples of interstate in a Sentence
You'll get there quicker if you take the interstate.
Recent Examples of interstate from the Web
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The passenger, Hyun Kim, 45, was shot multiple times, according to police, who also found 10 spent cartridges on the side of the interstate across traffic lanes.
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Rock Springs Run is a creek and intimate – a country road to an interstate – but lush, shadowed and secret.
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Peters drove for a few minutes on Belvidere Street, a major artery that leads to an on-ramp to the interstate, rear-ending two vehicles and sideswiping another on the way, Durham told reporters.
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The section of interstate remained closed as of 7 a.m. and traffic was backed up to the I-10/I-610 split.
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By Scott Thurm and Hunt Helm For two decades, scientists, university researchers and some government agencies have warned of the dangers that took 27 lives on a dark section of interstate near Carrollton, when a church bus became a fiery trap.
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The bill would apply to the portion of the interstate that runs through Denver in recognition of the 2008 Democratic National Convention, which the city hosted.
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About 90 miles of interstate separated him from Beilein, who helmed Division II Le Moyne from 1983 to 1992.
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The wreck has shut down the entrance to the interstate.
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First Known Use of interstate
1968
INTERSTATE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of interstate for English Language Learners
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: relating to or connecting different states : existing or occurring between states especially in the U.S.
Definition of interstate for English Language Learners
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: a major highway that connects two or more states : an interstate highway
INTERSTATE Defined for Kids
Definition of interstate for Students
: existing or occurring between two or more states
- an interstate highway
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