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

Recent Examples on the Web

The deal is currently on hold pending a March trial in federal court in Oakland. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026

The students are challenging those actions in federal court, arguing that FIU's policy – and its application to their silent demonstration – violates their First Amendment rights. — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Over the past three months, federal courts nationwide have delivered rulings in several cases centered on attempts by the Environmental Protection Agency to terminate billions of dollars in climate grants and roll back Biden-era air policies. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

The captain did not enter a plea during an initial appearance in federal court on August 10. — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for federal court

• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort
• deport
• disport
• distort
• escort
• exhort

Legal Definition

federal court

noun

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