federal court

noun

: a court established by a federal government
especially : one established under the constitution and laws of the U.S.

Examples of federal court in a Sentence

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The reinstatements, spanning 18 departments, were outlined in a filing Monday by the Department of Justice in federal court in Maryland after a judge asked for a report on efforts to reinstate the employees. John Bacon, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025 The conflicting legal theories would be put to the test if and when this case comes to federal court, other legal scholars have said. Rosemary Westwood, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025 Petitions challenging her detention have been filed in Denver’s federal court and the 10th US Circuit Court of Appeals. Andi Babineau, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025 Only 15 judges have been impeached in U.S. history, with just eight removed, according to the federal courts governing body. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 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 25 Mar. 2025.

Legal Definition

federal court

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