Federal Reserve Bank
/ˈfɛdərəl rɪˈzɜrv bæŋk/
Definitions
- (n.) A regional bank of the Federal Reserve System, serving as a central bank for the United States by implementing monetary policy, regulating banks, and providing financial services.
The Federal Reserve Bank raised interest rates to curb inflation.
Forms
- federal reserve bank
- federal reserve banks
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Commentary
In legal contexts, references to a Federal Reserve Bank primarily concern its regulatory and monetary policy roles rather than commercial banking functions.
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