federal case

noun

: big deal
don't make a federal case out of it

Examples of federal case in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The two federal cases were scheduled to go to trial in the spring but have been slowed significantly for different reasons. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 4 July 2024 Trump faces a second federal case in Florida related to classified documents, and state charges in Georgia dealing with the 2020 election. Robert Legare, CBS News, 1 July 2024 My membership in the United States Southern District of Florida signifies my involvement in federal cases or proceedings, expanding my legal practice beyond the state level. Joseph Zager, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024 In the federal cases, the Justice Department maintains its independence from the White House. Clayton Kincade, NPR, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for federal case 

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Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of federal case was in 1950

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“Federal case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/federal%20case. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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