federal recognition

collocation in English

meaningsoffederalandrecognition

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federal
adjective
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/ˈfed.ər.əl/us
/ˈfed.ɚ.əl/
relating to the central government, and not to the government of a region, of some countries such as ...
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recognition
noun
uk
/ˌrek.əɡˈnɪʃ.ən/us
/ˌrek.əɡˈnɪʃ.ən/
agreement that something is true ...
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(Definition offederalandrecognitionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The tribe, however, has broken into several factions, some of whom are seekingfederalrecognitionas separate tribes.
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However, the provincial government will make the final decision on whether to move forward with the process forfederalrecognition.
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Most recently, they were deniedfederalrecognitionin 2004.
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In 1973 began its struggle to gainfederalrecognition.
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These proved critical in aiding the tribe's case forfederalrecognition.
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Only one hadfederalrecognitionfor legal responsibility.
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In 1980 the state passed a form of recognition and supportedfederalrecognition.
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The honor is the highestfederalrecognitiona college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.
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He was responsible for obtainingfederalrecognitionfor the tribe and reestablishing a tribal land base.
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Withoutfederalrecognition, they were without legal standing as citizens, without a land on which to live, and unable to qualify as homesteaders.
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The tribe has been petitioning forfederalrecognitionsince 1998.
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While state-recognized, they have been deniedfederalrecognition.
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They ratified their constitution and bylaws in 1957, gainingfederalrecognition.
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Others were trying to winfederalrecognitionas a tribe to operate a casino.
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They regained 1800 acre of their land in 1978, and in 1983 gainedfederalrecognitionas a tribe.
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Theirfederalrecognitionrelated to an 1854 treaty was withdrawn in 1897.
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Some tribal groups have been unable to document the cultural continuity required forfederalrecognition.
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The federal courts made this determination based on the conditions offederalrecognitionin 1987, which banned tribes from gaming prohibited under state laws.
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Lack offederalrecognitionhas deprived them of automatic standing in such suits.
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