federal case

noun

1. a matter that falls within the jurisdiction of a federal court or a federal law-enforcement agency.

Word History and Origins

Origin of federal case¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. make a federal case (out) of, to exaggerate the importance of or make an issue out of (something trivial).

Example Sentences

Landa-Rodriguez, 60, was acquitted in one federal case.

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This is similar to another federal case against Uber a few years ago that helped set up the precedent for the current case.

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His sentencing in the federal case is scheduled for 17 November.

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While other federal lawsuits have been brought against Tesla alleging its Autopilot played a role in fatal crashes, the Florida case which Tesla appealed on Friday was the first federal case of its kind to go to a jury.

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Guzmán López, 39, is facing his own federal case in Chicago, where he has pleaded not guilty to drug and conspiracy charges.

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