federacy
Federacy is a form of government in which constituent states, known as federates, retain a significant degree of autonomy within a larger federal structure. Unlike a typical federation where states might have equal or lesser powers, in a federacy, the federate units possess substantial self-governance rights, often stemming from treaties or historical agreements. The central government's authority is typically limited to specific areas, such as defense, foreign policy, and currency, while the federates manage internal affairs like education, local law enforcement, and cultural matters.
The relationship between the federate states and the central authority is often characterized by a balance