1721, "union by agreement," from French fédération, from Late Latin foederationem (nominative foederatio), noun of action from Latin foederare "league together," from foedus "covenant, league" (see federal).
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1. The Russian Federation declared itself to be a sovereign republic.
俄罗斯联邦宣布自己为主权独立的共和国。
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2. He hopes for a gradual disconnection from the federation.
他希望能从联盟中逐渐抽身而出。
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3. The German sports federation said it would hold an investigation.
德国体育联合会称它将进行调查。
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4. The World Chess Federation has affiliates in around 120 countries.
国际象棋联合会在大约120个国家设有分支机构。
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5. The officer cited the federation's rule on affiliation.
