federal court
noun
: a court established by a federal government
especially
: one established under the constitution and laws of the U.S.
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The former police captain has been indicted in federal court in Manhattan, accused of wrongdoing related to contributions to his 2021 mayoral campaign, including at least one count dealing with contributions by a foreign national, a source familiar with the matter told CNBC.
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Sara Salinas, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024
This status could change, as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently filed an appeal in federal court to de-list the species.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 26 Sep. 2024
To that end, Dartmouth would surely cite Loper Bright in a showdown against the players (and the NLRB) in federal court and possibly at the U.S. Supreme Court.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2024
The parties were in federal court earlier this month for a preliminary injunction to halt the deal.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2024
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Sara Salinas, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024
This status could change, as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently filed an appeal in federal court to de-list the species.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 26 Sep. 2024
To that end, Dartmouth would surely cite Loper Bright in a showdown against the players (and the NLRB) in federal court and possibly at the U.S. Supreme Court.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2024
The parties were in federal court earlier this month for a preliminary injunction to halt the deal.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Federal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/federal%20court. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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