Meaning & use

tribunal

noun·Advanced

A panel or court set up to make judgments on specific disputes or legal matters.

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The employment tribunal ruled that the company had dismissed her unfairly.

An international tribunal was established to prosecute crimes committed during the war.

A note on using this word

Tribunal often refers to a specialized body outside the ordinary court system, such as one handling labor or human rights cases.

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