Intrastate
(adjective)
Occurring, existing, or done within the boundaries of a single state.
Origin:
From the latin intra (within) and the english state.
Examples:
- Intrastate commerce refers to trade that occurs within a single state.
- The intrastate transportation of hazardous materials is regulated by the state government.
- Intrastate travel restrictions were put in place during the pandemic to slow the spread of the virus.
- Intrastate telephone calls are generally cheaper than long distance or international calls.
- Intrastate political conflicts can often be more intense than those between different states.