tribunal
noun
tri·bu·nal
trī-ˈbyü-nᵊl 
tri-
1
: a court or forum of justice
2
: something that decides or determines
the tribunal of public opinion
3
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An international tribunal was formed to deal with war crimes.
was tried before a military tribunal and found not guilty of the charges
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In July 202, a tribunal recommended then-chancellor Giovannini reconsider that decision, and in August 2020, McDonald made an appeal to the college’s board of trustees.
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Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
In July 202, a tribunal recommended then-chancellor Giovannini reconsider that decision, and in August 2020, McDonald made an appeal to the college’s board of trustees.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The Senate was preparing to convene into a tribunal to try the vice president.
—Joeal Calupitan, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The tribunal is currently hearing a petition that claims Panipat’s textile recycling industry is illegally discharging industrial waste and emissions.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for tribunal
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“Tribunal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tribunal. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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tribunal
noun
tri·bu·nal
trī-ˈbyün-ᵊl
trib-ˈyün-
1
: the seat of a judge
2
: a court of justice
3
: something that decides or determines
the tribunal of public opinion
Legal Definition
tribunal
noun
tri·bu·nal
trī-ˈbyün-ᵊl, tri-
1
: the seat of a judge or one acting as a judge
2
: a court or forum of justice : a person or body of persons having to hear and decide disputes so as to bind the parties
Etymology
Latin, platform for magistrates, from tribunus tribune, from tribus tribe
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