Intrastate: meaning, definitions and examples
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intrastate
[ ɪntrəˌsteɪt ]
geography, politics
Intrastate refers to something that takes place within a single state, as opposed to interstate, which involves multiple states. This term is often used in the context of laws, commerce, or activities that are confined to one state's borders. For example, intrastate commerce involves the buying and selling of goods within a state's jurisdiction. Understanding intrastate relations is crucial for state governance and economy.
Synonyms
local, within-state.
Examples of usage
- Intrastate trade regulations vary by state.
- The local government oversees intrastate transportation.
- Intrastate commerce has different rules than interstate commerce.
Translations
Translations of the word "intrastate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 intraestatal
🇮🇳 अंतरराज्यीय
🇩🇪 intra-staatlich
🇮🇩 intra negara
🇺🇦 інтрастатевий
🇵🇱 intraustawowy
🇯🇵 州内の
🇫🇷 intra-étatique
🇪🇸 intraestatal
🇹🇷 eyalet içi
🇰🇷 주 내의
🇸🇦 داخل الدولة
🇨🇿 intra-státní
🇸🇰 intraštátne
🇨🇳 州内的
🇸🇮 intra-državni
🇮🇸 innanríkis
🇰🇿 ішкімемлекеттік
🇬🇪 შიდა სახელმწიფოს
🇦🇿 daxili dövlət
🇲🇽 intraestatal
Etymology
The term intrastate is derived from the prefix 'intra-' meaning 'within' or 'inside', and 'state', which refers to a political entity or a region governed by its own laws. The prefix 'intra-' has Latin origins from 'intrā', which means 'within', while 'state' comes from the Latin 'status', meaning 'condition' or 'position'. The use of the term intrastate emerged in the legal and political context during the 20th century, particularly with the development of federal regulations and state laws that distinguish between activities occurring within one state versus those that cross state lines. Intrastate issues became increasingly relevant as economies and societies expanded, necessitating a clear understanding of jurisdiction and governance at the state level.