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states’ rights

states' rights


plural noun 
Definition:
 
1. powers and rights of U.S. states: the powers and rights not granted by the U.S. Constitution to the federal government and not forbidden to the states by the Constitution

2. U.S. antifederal political doctrine: a political doctrine that advocates the reduction of federal rights and powers and a maximization of those of the U.S. states


states' right·er noun
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