Federal Consent
/ˈfedərəl kənˈsɛnt/
Definitions
- (n.) Official approval or permission granted by a federal authority or agency required to proceed with a specific action governed by federal law.
The construction project cannot begin without federal consent due to its environmental impact.
Forms
- federal consent
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Commentary
Federal consent often arises in administrative and constitutional contexts, emphasizing the need for explicit federal authorization before certain activities or transactions are legally valid.
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