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noun

a court of a federal government, especially one established under the Constitution of the United States.

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Origin of federal court

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Words nearby federal court

Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Capital Territory, federal case, Federal Constitution, federal court, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal District, federal district court, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, federalese

How to use federal court in a sentence

Cline pleaded guilty in federal court and in 2005 was sentenced to 15 years and eight months in prison, according to court records.
Previously convicted bank robber allegedly hits new bank while under covert surveillance, gets arrested|Dan Morse|February 12, 2021|Washington Post
Larson is expected to be extradited soon to California, where he faces the five charges in federal court and four similar counts in state court.
With children stuck at home during coronavirus shutdowns, online sexual predators can swoop in|Dan Morse|February 5, 2021|Washington Post
In a motion filed Monday in federal court, Cudd’s attorney asked a judge to let her travel later this month to Riviera Maya with employees of her flower shop.
The woman involved in the Capitol riot has not been granted permission to vacation in Mexico (yet)|Brittany Shammas|February 3, 2021|Washington Post
Santa Monica adopted a similar platform accountability approach after a federal court ruling.
Platform Accountability Should Be Central to Vacation Rental Plan|Gary Wonacott|January 26, 2021|Voice of San Diego

As the investigation continues, a number of lawsuits have been filed in both state and federal courts.
The Kobe Bryant crash one year later: Lakers’ plans, the probe, Vanessa Bryant’s wishes|Cindy Boren|January 26, 2021|Washington Post
Unless there is a court decision that changes our law, we are OK.
Jeb Bush’s Unseen Anti-Gay Marriage Emails|Jackie Kucinich|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
On Dec. 30, she filed a similar lawsuit in D.C. Superior Court.
Ex-CBS Reporter Sharyl Attkisson’s Battle Royale With the Feds|Lloyd Grove|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Cassandra, whose hair has already begun to fall out from her court-mandated chemotherapy, could face a similar outcome.
Should Teens Have The Right To Die?|Brandy Zadrozny|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
He added: “People say he deserves his day in court… Do we have enough time?”
Bill Maher: Hundreds of Millions of Muslims Support Attack on ‘Charlie Hebdo’|Lloyd Grove|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The court ruled she lacked the maturity to make her own medical decisions.
Should Teens Have The Right To Die?|Brandy Zadrozny|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
M'Bongo and his whole court are now clothed, I am happy to say, at least to a certain extent.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
When I was at Portugal, there was held at that time the court of justice of the Inquisition.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner (1801)|Daniel Defoe
Election of representatives from New York to consider the federal constitution held.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
History gives them scant notice, and the Federal government has failed to reward them as they deserve.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn
Customers will do things in the name of the Federal Reserve System which they have never done before.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips