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tribunal

 

[ trɪˈbjuːnəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,399 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.