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    Tribunal (en. Court)

    /tʁi.by.nal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Judicial institution responsible for judging.
    The court delivered its verdict.
    Le tribunal a rendu son verdict.
    Assembly of judges that issues a judgment.
    She had to appear before the court.
    Elle a dû comparaître devant le tribunal.
    Place where judicial hearings are held.
    The court is located downtown.
    Le tribunal est situé dans le centre-ville.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tribunalis', related to 'tribunus', a Roman magistrate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    court of first instance
    Court of first instance responsible for civil matters.
    tribunal d'instance
    commercial court
    Court specialized in commercial disputes.
    tribunal de commerce
    criminal court
    Court that judges misdemeanors.
    tribunal correctionnel

    Related Words

    jurisdiction
    Power to administer justice.
    juridiction
    instance
    Level of a legal system where a case is judged.
    instance
    magistrate
    Officer of justice, judge, or prosecutor.
    magistrat

    Slang Meanings

    To talk about legal issues.
    He has court stories.
    Il a des histoires de tribunal.
    Regarding conflicts or disputes.
    It's a real courtroom drama between them.
    C'est un vrai tribunal entre eux.