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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His family sued Walmart in April 2021, litigation that was then moved from state to federal court.
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Dan Morse The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
The Rosens, who allegedly used the illicit profits to buy a lavish multi-million-dollar home in La Jolla, were in custody and made initial appearances Wednesday in federal court in San Diego.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
He is expected to appear in federal court Monday, said Akil Davis, assistant director in charge of the FBI field office in Los Angeles.
—Eric Tucker, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
The suit, filed in federal court, seeks a preliminary injunction to restore the exhibits at the President’s House Site, part of Independence National Historical Park.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
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Dan Morse The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
The Rosens, who allegedly used the illicit profits to buy a lavish multi-million-dollar home in La Jolla, were in custody and made initial appearances Wednesday in federal court in San Diego.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
He is expected to appear in federal court Monday, said Akil Davis, assistant director in charge of the FBI field office in Los Angeles.
—Eric Tucker, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
The suit, filed in federal court, seeks a preliminary injunction to restore the exhibits at the President’s House Site, part of Independence National Historical Park.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Federal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/federal%20court. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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