Federal Register

/ˈfɛdərəl ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
    The agency published its new regulation in the Federal Register.

Forms

  • federal register
  • federal registers

Commentary

The Federal Register serves as the primary source for notice-and-comment rulemaking and legal transparency in U.S. administrative law.

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