multistate

adjective mul·ti·state \ -ˌstāt \

Updated on: 14 Apr 2018

Definition of multistate

1 : having divisions in several states

multistate enterprises

2 : of, relating to, or involving several states

Recent Examples of multistate from the Web

The agency said multiple kratom-containing products have been linked to a multistate outbreak of salmonellosis from multiple strains of salmonella.

— bowdeya tweh, WSJ, "FDA Orders Mandatory Recall of Company’s Kratom Products on Salmonella Concerns," 3 Apr. 2018
But the meeting, which is part of MBS's multistate tour across the U.S., comes as some senior U.S. officials are increasingly concerned his aggressive tactics could sow more instability in the Middle East.

— carol e. lee, NBC News, "U.S. officials: Saudi crown prince has hidden his mother from his father, the king," 15 Mar. 2018
Since 2008, sprouts from Jimmy John’s have been linked to at least seven multistate outbreaks, according to food safety law firm Marler Clark.

— beth mole, Ars Technica, "Raw sprouts at Jimmy John’s linked to another outbreak—at least the 7th," 23 Jan. 2018
Under the Stolen Valor Act of 2013, seeking profit by using phony military honors is a federal crime—which meant that NCIS could launch a multistate investigation.

— rachel monroe, The Atlantic, "The Perfect Man Who Wasn't," 6 Mar. 2018
The group plans to create a multistate database to trace and intercept guns used in crimes or transported across state lines.

— katharine q. seelye and jess bidgood, New York Times, "What Are States Doing About Gun Violence After the Florida Shooting?," 26 Feb. 2018
The multistate compact, not overseen by the federal government, has already been signed onto by 22 states and the District of Columbia.

— dan sweeney, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Power Lunch: FEMA backs down, ICE swoops in, Seiler says farewell," 1 Feb. 2018
The plan would also pare back how much of an individual’s federal tax payments can be deducted from their state income taxes, and would eliminate a program that allows multistate corporations to choose how their taxable income is calculated.

— jason hancock, kansascity, "Greitens unveils $800 million tax cut plan," 29 Jan. 2018
There is now a multistate task force, including the FBI, investigating the boating incident.

— dave altimari, courant.com, "Police Deny Linda Carman Sisters' Request for Copies Of Chakalos Murder Files," 23 Jan. 2018

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