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.
The federal authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
This matter falls under the jurisdiction of the federal authorities.
Refers to state-level authorities, as opposed to the federal level.
Local government bodies, which operate at a more local level than 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.