federal court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of federal court
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, Alfozan made his initial appearance in a federal court in California.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Alfozan is expected to appear at a federal court hearing on October 19.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Another is that the waiver has been tested in federal court, including the Supreme Court, and survived.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
On Tuesday, Gutiérrez will square off against the Federal Communications Commission in federal court in Washington, D.C.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 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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