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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In New Jersey, a federal court judge has also heard arguments in legal challenges brought by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich and others.
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Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 31 May 2024
In July, Davis returns to Miami federal court for a sentencing hearing with U.S. District Judge Jose Martinez.
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
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Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 31 May 2024
In July, Davis returns to Miami federal court for a sentencing hearing with U.S. District Judge Jose Martinez.
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for federal court
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“Federal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/federal%20court. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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