The term "federal purposes" refers to any activities or programs that are carried out by the government at a national level, in accordance with its constitutional powers and responsibilities. Full definition
Other competitive grant programs are structured quite differently, with a narrow focus tied to a distinct federal purpose. (educationnext.org)
The controversial legislation, often called DOMA, defines marriage for federal purposes as unions only between a man and woman, and excludes same - sex unions, even those valid under state law. (politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com)
For the majority it is clearly not enough that a provincially authorized entity might have relied on a legitimate provincial objective if it was in fact motivated to frustrate a legitimate federal purpose. (ablawg.ca)