# federal case

> English word · Noun

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

## 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/federal-case