federal court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of federal court
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
Example Sentences
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That same year, Jones sought a preliminary injunction from a New York federal court to prevent 20th Century Fox and another record company from selling phonographs of the “I Have a Dream” speech.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
Mangione is also charged in federal court with two counts of interstate stalking and risks the same punishment.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Ultimately, Black had to file a habeas petition in federal court, arguing that going seven months without a hearing violated his constitutional right to an individualized determination.
From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026
The Ghanaian government sought permission for him to enter the country briefly to take part in the game but that appeal was rejected at a federal court in Ottawa.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
I represented George in his federal court proceedings.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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