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tribunals

 

[ trɪˈbjuːnəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal authority

Tribunals are specialized courts or institutions that have the authority to adjudicate disputes and make legal decisions on specific areas of law. They are often established to provide a more informal, efficient, or expert-based approach to legal issues compared to traditional court systems. Tribunals can deal with various matters, such as administrative, labor, or immigration disputes.

Synonyms

boards, committees, courts

Examples of usage

  • The labor tribunal resolved the employment dispute quickly.
  • She appealed her case to the immigration tribunal.
  • The tribunal's ruling was significant for environmental policy.

Translations

Translations of the word "tribunals" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tribunais

🇮🇳 न्यायालय

🇩🇪 Gerichte

🇮🇩 pengadilan

🇺🇦 трибунали

🇵🇱 trybunały

🇯🇵 裁判所

🇫🇷 tribunaux

🇪🇸 tribunales

🇹🇷 mahkemeler

🇰🇷 법원

🇸🇦 محاكم

🇨🇿 tribunály

🇸🇰 tribunály

🇨🇳 法庭

🇸🇮 sodišča

🇮🇸 dómstólar

🇰🇿 соттар

🇬🇪 სასამართლოები

🇦🇿 məhkəmələr

🇲🇽 tribunales

Word origin

The term 'tribunal' originates from the Latin word 'tribunal', which referred to a raised platform where a judge or magistrate would sit to hear cases and administer justice. Over time, the word evolved and came to define any body or authority that has the power to make decisions and judgments in legal contexts. Throughout medieval Europe, various forms of tribunals were established to deal with specific legal matters such as trade, land disputes, and marriage. By the 19th century, the concept of administrative tribunals began to take shape, allowing for more specialized handling of disputes by individuals knowledgeable in particular areas of law. Today, tribunals are commonly associated with almost every legal system worldwide, addressing complex issues in a wide range of fields.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,026, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.