Federal Highways
/ˈfɛdərəl ˈhaɪˌweɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Roads or highways constructed, maintained, or funded by the federal government for interstate and national transportation purposes.
Federal highways facilitate commerce and travel between states under federal regulation.
Forms
- federal highway
See also
Commentary
The term specifically implicates federal authority and funding, differentiating these roads from state or local highways; legal texts often link them to federal statutes governing transportation infrastructure.
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