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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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The 2025 map was eventually challenged in federal court.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

However, during back-to-back hearings in Brooklyn federal court Tuesday, he entered guilty pleas to those charges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, was arraigned in New York federal court on Tuesday after being accused last week of betting on Maduro's January capture before the information was publicly available.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

He was in custody and due to be arraigned on Monday in a federal court.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

The federal government’s suit sat un-touched in the federal court.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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