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/an'tee fed"euhr euhl, -fed"reuhl, an'tuy-/, U.S. Hist.the party that, before 1789, opposed the adoption of the proposed Constitution and after that favored its strict construction. Cf. States' rights.
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Antifederal party — /an tee fed euhr euhl, fed reuhl, an tuy /, U.S. Hist. the party that, before 1789, opposed the adoption of the proposed Constitution and after that favored its strict construction. Cf. States rights. * * * Antifederal Party, a political party… … Useful english dictionary
Democratic-Republican Party — noun a former major political party in the United States in the early 19th century; opposed the old Federalist party; favored a strict interpretation of the constitution in order to limit the powers of the federal government • Hypernyms: ↑party,… … Useful english dictionary
Antifederalist — Antifederalism, n. /an tee fed euhr euh list, fed reuh , an tuy /, n. 1. U.S. Hist. a member or supporter of the Antifederal party. 2. (l.c.) an opponent of federalism. [1780 90; Amer.; ANTI + FEDERALIST] * * * … Universalium
Antifederalist — Antifederalism, n. /an tee fed euhr euh list, fed reuh , an tuy /, n. 1. U.S. Hist. a member or supporter of the Antifederal party. 2. (l.c.) an opponent of federalism. [1780 90; Amer.; ANTI + FEDERALIST] … Useful english dictionary
An|ti-Fed|er|al|ist — an|ti|fed|er|al|ist «AN tee FEHD uhr uh lihst, FEHD ruh », noun. any opponent of federalism. An|ti|fed|er|al|ist or An|ti Fed|er|al|ist «AN tee FEHD uhr uh lihst, FEHD ruh », noun. U.S. a member of the Antifederal Party … Useful english dictionary
An|ti|fed|er|al|ist — «AN tee FEHD uhr uh lihst, FEHD ruh », noun. any opponent of federalism. An|ti|fed|er|al|ist or An|ti Fed|er|al|ist «AN tee FEHD uhr uh lihst, FEHD ruh », noun. U.S. a member of the Antifederal Party … Useful english dictionary
an|ti|fed|er|al|ist — «AN tee FEHD uhr uh lihst, FEHD ruh », noun. any opponent of federalism. An|ti|fed|er|al|ist or An|ti Fed|er|al|ist «AN tee FEHD uhr uh lihst, FEHD ruh », noun. U.S. a member of the Antifederal Party … Useful english dictionary
William Henry Harrison: Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Thursday, March 4, 1841 Called from a retirement which I had supposed was to continue for the residue of my life to fill the chief executive office of this great and free nation, I appear before you, fellow citizens,… … Universalium
