federal district court

noun

: a district trial court of law and equity that hears cases under federal jurisdiction

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But a federal district court in Missouri dismissed the suit for lack of legal standing. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2023 The federal district court in Montgomery ruled in the clinic’s favor, finding some of the changes unconstitutional. — Mike Cason | [email protected], al, 28 Jan. 2022 After consideration of all public comments, a federal district court will decide whether to enter the consent decree as a final order. — Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2023 The plaintiffs say sending it to the Texas Supreme Court instead of the federal district court will prevent a decision and ultimately delay relief. — Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2022 See All Example Sentences for federal district court

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First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of federal district court was in 1948

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“Federal district court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/federal%20district%20court. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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