tribunal Definition
- 1a court or forum of justice
- 2a seat or bench for a judge
- 3a committee or board appointed to adjudicate in a particular matter
Using tribunal: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tribunal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The tribunal found the defendant guilty and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
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The case was brought before an international tribunal.
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The tribunal is composed of three judges.
tribunal Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for tribunal
Phrases with tribunal
a court established to prosecute serious violations of international humanitarian law committed during armed conflicts
Example
The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia was established to prosecute war crimes committed during the Balkan wars.
a court that deals with disputes between employers and employees
Example
The industrial tribunal ruled in favor of the employee and awarded him compensation for unfair dismissal.
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The tax tribunal upheld the taxpayer's appeal against the assessment of additional tax.
Origins of tribunal
from Latin 'tribunus', meaning 'magistrate'
Summary: tribunal in Brief
A 'tribunal' [trahy-byoon-l] is a court or forum of justice, often composed of a panel or board, that adjudicates in a particular matter. It can also refer to the seat or bench for a judge. Examples include international tribunals, industrial tribunals, and tax tribunals.
