Interstates
/ˌɪn.tɚˈsteɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Highway systems built and maintained by the federal government for interstate commerce and transportation.
The shipment was delayed due to heavy traffic on the interstates.
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Commentary
The term refers specifically to federally designated highways connecting states; legal discussions often arise in contexts of commerce regulation and jurisdiction.
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