FEDERATION

federation. A league or union of states, groups, or peoples united under a strong central authority but retaining limited regional sovereignty, esp. over local affairs. Cf. CONFEDERATION.[Blacks Law 8th]

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FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

Federal Transit Administration.A unit in the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for increasing public-transit ridership through demonstration projects and financial assistance. — Abbr. FTA.[Blacks Law 8th]

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FEDERAL TRANSFER

federal transfer.The federal district court’s right to move a civil action filed there to any other district or division where the plaintiff could have brought the action originally. 28 USCA § 1404(a). See CHANGE OF VENUE. [Cases: Federal Courts 101–146, 1152.][Blacks Law 8th]

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FEDERAL TRADEMARK DILUTION ACT

Federal Trademark Dilution Act.A 1995 amendment to the Lanham Act (Trademark Act of 1946) that provides additional remedies against the dilution of famous trademarks. 15 USCA § 1125(c). — Abbr. FTDA. — Sometimes shortened to Dilution Act.[Blacks Law 8th]

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