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    Tribunal (en. Court)

    /tri.bu.nal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Body responsible for administering justice.
    The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
    El tribunal falló a favor del demandante.
    In some countries, a series of judges who evaluate specific cases.
    The appeal was heard by the supreme court.
    La apelación fue escuchada por el tribunal supremo.
    Judicial instance that deals with administrative or constitutional matters.
    The constitutional court declared the law unconstitutional.
    El tribunal constitucional declaró inconstitucional la ley.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tribunal', which refers to an elevated place where judgment is rendered.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    court of justice
    Judicial institution that deals with the application of the law.
    tribunal de justicia
    military court
    Court that judges military personnel on matters related to discipline.
    tribunal militar
    court of appeals
    Judicial body that reviews the decisions of lower courts.
    tribunal de apelación

    Related Words

    judge
    Person who has the authority to administer justice.
    juez
    sentence
    Decision made by a court.
    sentencia
    lawsuit
    Formal request for a right before a court.
    demanda

    Slang Meanings

    Court
    The case was brought to court before the trial.
    El caso fue llevado a la corte antes del juicio.
    The bench
    The lawyer presented his evidence before the bench.
    El abogado presentó su evidencia ante la banca.