Tribunal

/traɪˈbjuːnəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A court of justice.

The tribunal ruled in favor of the plaintiff.

An assembly or body established to settle disputes or make decisions.

The international tribunal addressed the human rights violations.

A noun used to refer to a specific authority or court in certain legal systems.

The administrative tribunal reviewed the case of the dismissed employee.

A formal meeting to resolve disputes within a specific context, often related to arbitration.

The tribal tribunal convened to settle the land ownership issues.

Middle English from Old French 'tribunal', from Latin 'tribunal', which means 'platform, tribunal', derived from 'tribuna' meaning 'seat'.

tribunal of appeal

A court that hears appeals against decisions from lower courts.

military tribunal

A court used to try members of the armed forces for offenses.

tribunal proceedings

The formal process or events that take place in a tribunal setting.

jurisdiction

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

adjudicate

To make a formal judgment or decision about a dispute.

litigation

The process of taking legal action.