noun

tribunal

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noun

A panel or court, often with one or more judges, set up to hear and decide legal or formal disputes.

"The employment tribunal ruled in favor of the dismissed worker."

How to Use Tribunal

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn official body that hears and settles disputes, similar to a court but often for a specific area like employment or immigration.

Common pairings

employment tribunal war crimes tribunal appear before a tribunal

tribunals plural

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The employment _____ ruled in favor of the dismissed worker.

From Latin tribunal, originally the raised platform where a Roman magistrate sat, itself derived from tribus, "tribe."

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