triburnal
Definition
- Noun:
- A court of justice: "tribunal" refers to a body established to settle certain types of disputes, often with judicial or quasi-judicial powers.
- A seat or bench for judges: Historically, "tribunal" can mean the seat occupied by a judge or magistrate, especially in a court.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The case was heard before the international tribunal. (The case was judged by a special court.)
- The accused stood before the tribunal to answer the charges. (The accused faced the court of justice.)
Advanced Usage
- "tribunal of public opinion": A metaphorical court formed by the general public's judgment or moral standards.
- The politician's actions were condemned by the tribunal of public opinion. (Society's collective judgment found him guilty.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tribunal (n) is the base form; no common variants. However, related legal terms include:
- Court (n): a formal assembly for legal proceedings.
- Bench (n): the seat of a judge or the body of judges.
Synonyms
- Court: a place where legal cases are heard.
- Judicature: the administration of justice.
- Forum: a place for public discussion or legal proceedings (less formal).
Related Idioms
- "Bring before the tribunal": to submit a matter to a court or authoritative body for judgment.
- The dispute was brought before the tribunal for resolution. (The conflict was presented to the court for a decision.)
Phrasal Verbs
- None: "tribunal" is not commonly used in phrasal verbs. However, related verbs include:
- Adjudicate: to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute.
- The tribunal will adjudicate the case next week. (The court will decide the matter.)