federal court

American

noun

a court of a federal government, especially one established under the Constitution of the United States.

Etymology

Origin of federal court

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Example Sentences

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Similar lawsuits, including some brought by school districts, are making their way through federal court in Northern California and state courts across the country.

From Barron's

The problems date back to at least 2021 and have prompted thousands of complaints, becoming "known problems" within Walmart, according to the claim, which was filed in federal court in California.

From BBC

That strategy hit a roadblock in federal court, as a succession of rulings invalidated his attempt to revive the policy under different laws.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hundreds of businesses have already filed cases with the Court of International Trade, a New York-based federal court, to increase the likelihood of getting money back.

From The Wall Street Journal

And a significant percentage of growing unlawful detention cases filed in federal courts stem from Texas.

From Salon

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