Tribunales (en. Courts)

/tri.buˈna.les/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Institutions responsible for the administration of justice.
The tribunals have the authority to judge and pronounce sentences.
Los tribunales tienen la autoridad para juzgar y dictar sentencias.
A body of judges that convenes to resolve legal disputes.
The court of appeals reviewed the case presented.
El tribunal de apelación revisó el caso presentado.
Entities that evaluate evidence and testimonies in a trial.
The tribunals must base their decisions on law and evidence.
Los tribunales deben basar sus decisiones en la ley y la evidencia.

Etymology

From Latin 'tribunal', which refers to the seat or place occupied by judges.

Common Phrases and Expressions

courts of justice
Institutions that administer justice.
tribunales de justicia
higher courts
Judicial bodies of the highest level.
tribunales superiores
courts of appeal
Instances that review decisions of lower courts.
tribunales de apelación

Related Words

judge
A person who has the authority to judge in a court.
juez
justice
A moral principle that obliges giving each one what they deserve.
justicia
law
A set of rules established by an authority.
ley

Slang Meanings

The people's court
It refers to a public opinion or collective decision on a matter.
Se refiere a una opinión pública o decisión colectiva sobre un asunto.
Street court
A term used to refer to informal judgments or decisions among people.
Expresión que se usa para referirse a juicios o decisiones informales entre personas.