federal court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of federal court
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
Example Sentences
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In the case of Kelce, aka Mr. Taylor Swift, the scheme ended this week, as many schemes do, in federal court.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Last month, ABC and its parent company Disney filed a First Amendment lawsuit in federal court against the FCC.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026
Mr. Castro is scheduled to appear in federal court next week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Dana Williamson, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s onetime chief of staff, is seeking to delay her criminal sentencing date for political corruption because of health issues, according to documents filed last week in federal court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
He urged us to prepare ourselves to testify in federal court, if need be.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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