federal district court
noun
: a district trial court of law and equity that hears cases under federal jurisdiction
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After consideration of all public comments, a federal district court will decide whether to enter the consent decree as a final order.
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Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2023
While a federal district court said their suit should move forward, a 2-1 decision by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed their lawsuit.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022
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Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2023
While a federal district court said their suit should move forward, a 2-1 decision by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed their lawsuit.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022
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“Federal district court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/federal%20district%20court. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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