U.S.
- noun
- /juː ɛs/
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gobierno de EE. UU.
- The U.S. government passed new legislation last week.
Examples
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The U.S. Supreme Court made a landmark decision.
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How does the U.S. Supreme Court make decisions?
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Representatives from the U.S. attended the international summit.
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The U.S. has implemented new trade policies this year.
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The U.S. government announced new measures to combat climate change.
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In the U.S., citizens have the right to vote in federal elections.
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The U.S. Congress is responsible for making federal laws.
Synonyms
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2.6
The national government of the United States with executive, legislative, and judicial branches
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2.5
The national group of leaders and institutions like the president, Congress, and the courts
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3.2
The national government of the United States that makes and enforces laws through three branches
Compounds
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2.6
The national government of the United States with executive, legislative, and judicial branches
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3.0
Part of the United States government that makes and passes laws, with two senators from each state
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2.5
The part of the United States government that makes laws, made of the Senate and the House of Representatives
- Formal
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3.3
The basic law of the United States that sets up the government and protects people's rights
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A branch of the United States military that enforces laws at sea, rescues people, and protects its waters
The part of the United States Congress with elected representatives that makes and passes federal laws
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3.5
A government office that makes United States coins and handles government gold and silver
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4.1
Sea area extending 12 nautical miles from the United States coast under United States law
A laboratory in the United States Army that tests evidence to help criminal investigations
A very large medical library run by the United States government
Surface Forms
Etymology
U.S., from United and States, is also used to mean the country's government. People often use a country's name for its leaders and official bodies, so U.S. can mean the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.