tribunal
Noun: 1. A court of justice: A tribunal is a formal assembly or court, often one with official authority, that is convened to hear and decide on legal disputes or to conduct judicial inquiries. 2. A seat or bench of judgment: More broadly, it can refer to any person or body of people appointed to make a judgment or adjudicate on a particular matter, not always within a formal legal system.
The word "tribunal" is used to describe an official body with the power to judge, adjudicate, or determine claims or disputes. It often implies a formal, quasi-judicial process. * It is commonly used in legal, administrative, and international contexts. * It can be preceded by adjectives specifying its type (e.g., administrative tribunal, international tribunal, independent tribunal).
- Noun:
- The case was brought before an independent tribunal.
- The war crimes tribunal delivered its verdict after a lengthy trial.
- Employees can appeal the decision to an employment tribunal.
- "to appear before a tribunal": To be present at a hearing where a tribunal will consider your case.
- The witness was summoned to appear before the tribunal.
- "the tribunal found that...": A formal phrase used to state the decision or judgment made by the tribunal.
- The tribunal found that the company had acted unlawfully.
- Tribunal Clerk (n): An official who assists the tribunal with administrative and procedural matters.
- Tribunal Decision (n): The formal ruling or judgment issued by a tribunal.
- Court: A body of people presided over by a judge, judges, or a magistrate, and acting as a tribunal in civil and criminal cases.
- Panel: A group of people gathered to conduct a public discussion, judge a contest, or act as a tribunal.
- Adjudicatory Body: A formal term for any organization or group empowered to make an official judgment.
- Administrative Tribunal: A tribunal that deals with disputes between citizens and government agencies.
- International Tribunal: A court established by countries to deal with issues of international law, such as the International Criminal Tribunal.
- an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business