intrastate

adjective

in·​tra·​state ˌin-trə-ˈstāt How to pronounce intrastate (audio)
-(ˌ)trä-
: existing or occurring within a state

Examples of intrastate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web By its text, the Communications Act grants the FCC authority over 'all interstate' communication services—save for a limited set of state-law prohibitions—while leaving to the states the power to regulate intrastate communications. Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 26 Apr. 2024 The resulting social upheaval could take many forms, from violent intrastate conflict to massive refugee flows, a growth in organized crime, or terrorist groups taking advantage of the spreading chaos—each of which could eventually affect Europe and the United States. Robert Malley, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2020 Any mover that is moving intrastate, or across state lines, must also have a Department of Transportation registration number, which can be searched on the Protect Your Move site, said Ryan Bowley, the American Trucking Associations’ moving and storage executive director. Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024 Last thought Putting the intrastate rivalry aside, please note that 2024 started with US pay hikes that strongly suggest inflation is by no means cured. Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for intrastate 

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Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intrastate was in 1903

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Cite this Entry

“Intrastate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intrastate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

intrastate

adjective
in·​tra·​state ˌin-trə-ˈstāt How to pronounce intrastate (audio)
: existing or occurring within a state

Legal Definition

intrastate

adjective
: existing within a state
interstate and intrastate commerce
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