federal court

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of federal court

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Example Sentences

Later that year, after being arrested in London, three former Credit Suisse bankers pleaded guilty to charges in Brooklyn federal court.

From The Wall Street Journal

In September, lawyers for F.B. filed a petition in federal court for her release.

From Los Angeles Times

But will that federal court ruling even matter?

From Salon

Jimenez - who has been free on a $10,000 bond — appeared with his right hand in a sling at a federal court in Riverside on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

The justices also asked lawyers for briefings on “whether a federal court may prevent a person’s removal from public office, either through relief at equity or at law.”

From The Wall Street Journal