federal court

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of federal court

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Example Sentences

Judges, rather than legislators or business leaders, are making serious efforts to address the implications of artificial intelligence for society, as demonstrated by recent federal court rulings on copyright and attorney-client privilege.

From Los Angeles Times

FedEx was sued in federal court on Friday by customers looking for tax refunds.

From Barron's

The lawsuit filed on Wednesday in federal court in San Jose, California draws from chatbot logs that Jonathan Gavalas left behind.

From BBC

Judge Lewis Liman of the Southern District of New York federal court had already granted a temporary approval for the charge to continue while the case proceeded.

From Barron's

Jury selection began Monday in a New York federal court, and opening statements are expected Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times