Tribunal: meaning, definitions and examples

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tribunal

[ trɪˈbjuːnəl ]

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court

A tribunal is a court of justice or a place where legal proceedings are held.

Synonyms

court, judiciary, panel

Examples of usage

The tribunal will decide the outcome of the case.
The tribunal is responsible for delivering justice.

Translations

Translations of the word "tribunal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tribunal

🇮🇳 न्यायालय

🇩🇪 Gericht

🇮🇩 pengadilan

🇺🇦 трибунал

🇵🇱 trybunał

🇯🇵 裁判所

🇫🇷 tribunal

🇪🇸 tribunal

🇹🇷 mahkeme

🇰🇷 법원

🇸🇦 محكمة

🇨🇿 tribunál

🇸🇰 tribunál

🇨🇳 法庭

🇸🇮 sodišče

🇮🇸 dómstóll

🇰🇿 сот

🇬🇪 სასამართლო

🇦🇿 məhkəmə

🇲🇽 tribunal

Word origin

The word 'tribunal' originated from the Latin word 'tribunus', meaning 'a magistrate or an official'. In ancient Rome, the word 'tribunus' referred to a military or civil official. Over time, the term evolved to signify a court of justice or a place where legal matters are resolved. The concept of a tribunal has been present in various cultures throughout history, serving as a fundamental institution for delivering justice and resolving disputes.