federal court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of federal court
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
Example Sentences
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In the case of Kelce, aka Mr. Taylor Swift, the scheme ended this week, as many schemes do, in federal court.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Brass is expected to make an initial appearance on Thursday afternoon in federal court in Riverside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Last month, ABC and its parent company Disney filed a First Amendment lawsuit in federal court against the FCC.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026
Mr. Castro is scheduled to appear in federal court next week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 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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