Tribunal (en. Tribunal)

/triˈbjuː.nəl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of court or institution that makes decisions on legal matters.
The tribunal issued a ruling in the theft case.
Ang tribunal ay nagbigay ng hatol sa kaso ng pagnanakaw.
A group of people, usually experts or judges, who convene to render a verdict.
The panel of experts tribunal convened to review the evidence.
Ang tribunal ng mga eksperto ay nagtipon upang suriin ang ebidensya.
An institution with the authority to adjudicate or make decisions on public matters.
The human rights tribunal issued a statement against discrimination.
Ang tribunal ng mga karapatang pantao ay nagbigay ng pahayag laban sa diskriminasyon.

Etymology

From the Latin 'tribunal' meaning 'seat of judges'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tribunal of justice
A tribunal aimed at providing justice in cases.
tribunal ng hustisya

Related Words

court
An institution with the power to enforce the law and uphold justice.
hukuman
review
The process of examining evidence and information in a case.
pagsusuri

Slang Meanings

Court
We need to go to court for the hearing.
Kailangan nating pumunta sa korte para sa hearing.
Judiciary
The judiciary issued a decision on the case.
Ang hukuman ay nagbigay ng desisyon sa kaso.
File a complaint
Let's file a complaint in court if you don't return your debt.
Magka-sampahan tayo sa tribunal kung hindi mo ibabalik ang utang mo.