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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What has happened since the county discovered the error? Maricopa County and the Board of Supervisors filed a motion for an emergency hearing in the U.S. District Court of Arizona on Oct. 15, requesting federal court guidance. Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024 Federal offices and federal courts will be open—and likely busy before the day is over. Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024 The Congressional Districts Case Monday's order marks the latest chapter in a two-year federal court battle over Louisiana's congressional districts. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Judge Angelo Foglietta at a hearing this morning declined to move forward as the federal court decides whether to take up the case, according to press reports. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for federal court 

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of federal court was in 1789

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“Federal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/federal%20court. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

federal court

noun
: a court established by the federal government and having jurisdiction over questions of federal law
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