federal case

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An exaggerated ordeal; excessive fuss or indignation about some situation.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see federal, case.

Word forms

federal case federal cases

Etymology

In the United States of America, courts with federal jurisdiction generally are for much more serious offenses than those whose cases are heard by local courts.

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