Law Dictionary Definitions

Federal Rules Enabling Act.A 1934 statute granting the U.S. Supreme Court the authority to adopt rules of civil procedure for federal courts. • For the rulemaking power of federal courts today, see 28 USCA §§ 2071, 2072. See also Fed. R. Civ. P. 83; Fed. R. Crim. P. 57. [Cases:Federal Civil Procedure 31.][Blacks Law 8th]

Federal Reserve System.The central bank that sets credit and monetary policy by fixing the reserves to be maintained by depository institutions, determining the discount rate charged by Federal Reserve Banks, and regulating the amount of credit that may be extended on any security. The Federal Reserve System was established by the Federal Reserve Act of…

Federal Rules Decisions.See F.R.D.[Blacks Law 8th]

Federal Reporter Third Series.See f.3d.[Blacks Law 8th]

Federal Reporter Second Series.See f.2d.[Blacks Law 8th]

Federal Reporter.See F.(1).[Blacks Law 8th]

federal regulations.See CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS.[Blacks Law 8th]

Federal Register.A daily publication containing presidential proclamations and executive orders, federal-agency regulations of general applicability and legal effect, proposed agency rules, and documents required by law to be published. • The Federal Register is published by the National Archives and Records Administration. — Abbr. Fed. Reg. [Cases: Administrative Law and Procedure 407. C.J.S. Public Administrative…

Federal Railroad Administration.A unit in the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for promulgating and enforcing rail-safety regulations; administering rail-related financial-aid programs; conducting research on rail safety; and rehabilitating rail passenger service for the Northeast corridor. — Abbr. FRA.[Blacks Law 8th]

federal-question jurisdiction.See JURISDICTION.[Blacks Law 8th]