1. A system of governance or organization where power is divided between a central authority and constituent units (states, regions, or entities) that retain some degree of autonomy
The United States operates as a federated system with power shared between the federal government and individual states.
Os Estados Unidos operam como um sistema federado com poder compartilhado entre o governo federal e os estados individuais.
2. In computing, a network architecture where multiple autonomous systems or databases are interconnected while maintaining independent control
The company adopted a federated system for its data management to allow each department to maintain control over its own information.
A empresa adotou um sistema federado para sua gestão de dados, permitindo que cada departamento mantivesse controle sobre suas próprias informações.
3. An organizational structure where independent entities unite under a common framework while preserving their individual identities
The sports league functions as a federated system where member clubs retain autonomy while participating in unified competitions.
A liga esportiva funciona como um sistema federado onde os clubes membros mantêm autonomia enquanto participam de competições unificadas.