federationglossary / FEDERATION federation. A league or union of states, groups, or peoples united under a strong central authority but retaining limited regional sovereignty, esp. over local affairs. Cf. CONFEDERATION. 词条贡献者 法律翻译Betty,毕业于英国一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与新型冠状病毒(COVID-19)有关的法律文件。