federal court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of federal court
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
Example Sentences
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Gen. Megan O’Neill told the eight-member civil jury in Oakland federal court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Through May, prosecutors had charged fewer than four dozen people with crimes related to noncitizen voting, ProPublica’s analysis of DOJ data and federal court filings shows, getting convictions or guilty pleas in 14 cases.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
They can go into federal court and sue and vindicate their rights that way immediately.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
His attorneys have previously argued he should not be tried in both state and federal court.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
On April 28, Aldrich Ames pleaded guilty in federal court to espionage.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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