Interstate
/ˌɪntərˈsteɪt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to or existing between two or more states, especially in the context of the United States.
The federal government regulates interstate commerce.
- (n.) A highway that crosses state lines, part of the national Interstate Highway System.
We took the interstate to travel quickly between cities.
Forms
- interstates
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'interstate' often highlights jurisdictional or regulatory distinctions between states.
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