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 energy companies unsuccessfully sought to have the case moved to federal court, after which a state trial court denied their efforts to dismiss the case on the grounds that the claims raised by Honolulu under state law were overridden by federal law and the Clean Air Act.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 10 June 2024
Since joining the Miami Herald in 1999, he’s covered the federal courts nonstop, from Elian Gonzalez’s custody battle to Alex Rodriguez’s steroid abuse.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 June 2024
Beware of this tax peril Elizabeth Holmes’ appeal set to be heard June 11 in federal court
Women release an egg only once a month, on average, whereas men produce about 1,000 sperm every second.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
In September, the prodigal son will be in a Los Angeles federal court on tax evasion charges — which are more serious and, believe it or not, more salacious.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 10 June 2024
Since joining the Miami Herald in 1999, he’s covered the federal courts nonstop, from Elian Gonzalez’s custody battle to Alex Rodriguez’s steroid abuse.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 8 June 2024
Beware of this tax peril Elizabeth Holmes’ appeal set to be heard June 11 in federal court
Women release an egg only once a month, on average, whereas men produce about 1,000 sperm every second.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
In September, the prodigal son will be in a Los Angeles federal court on tax evasion charges — which are more serious and, believe it or not, more salacious.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
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“Federal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/federal%20court. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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