noun
federal authorities
Refers to the governing bodies or agencies at the federal level, often in contrast to state or local authorities. Common in news and legal contexts.
連邦当局は事件の調査を開始した。
The federal authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
この問題は連邦当局の管轄です。
This matter falls under the jurisdiction of the federal authorities.
Compound of 連邦 (れんぽう, 'federation') and 当局 (とうきょく, 'authorities'). The term is a straightforward combination used to denote federal-level governing bodies.