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 Women’s Liberation Front, which brought the lawsuit, announced this month that a federal court had dismissed the case but that they planned to appeal.

From Los Angeles Times

A proposed class action has been filed in a San Francisco federal court accusing the company of securities fraud.

From Barron's

A federal court dismissed a lawsuit by X against an ad-industry coalition including brands CVS Health and Lego, alleging an illegal boycott.

From The Wall Street Journal

The stock’s decline also dovetails with a U.S. government appeal of a federal court ruling in September of 2024 that rejected tougher remedies to the assertion that it holds a monopoly in online search.

From Barron's

Another case against Meta and other social media platforms is poised to begin in June in California federal court.

From BBC

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