Legal Definitions

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Federal Question:  Jurisdiction given to federal courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties.

Felony:  A crime carrying a penalty of more than a year in prison.

File:  To place a paper in the official custody of the clerk of court to enter into the files or records of a case.



The definitions of the legal terms on this page are provided by the United States Department of Justice.