as in court
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice
was tried before a military tribunal and found not guilty of the charges
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Recent Examples of tribunal
The sport’s top court instead upheld a previous ruling from the International Fencing Federation’s doping disciplinary tribunal (DDT) that had already cleared Thibus of any fault.
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CNN Money, 8 July 2025
As the abuse scandal spread globally during Francis’ 12-year pontificate, the commission initially lost influence and its crowning recommendation — the creation of a tribunal to judge bishops who covered up for predator priests — went nowhere.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
The Copyright Claims Board, a three-person tribunal that resolves some copyright disputes, needs to replace one of its members this year, as a current board member, who did not reply to a request for comment, is leaving.
—Kate Knibbs, ArsTechnica, 28 June 2025
While many of the crimes perpetrated by Putin and his troops are already being investigated and prosecuted, whether by domestic or international tribunals, the crime of aggression is yet to be addressed with comprehensive responses.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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CNN Money, 8 July 2025
As the abuse scandal spread globally during Francis’ 12-year pontificate, the commission initially lost influence and its crowning recommendation — the creation of a tribunal to judge bishops who covered up for predator priests — went nowhere.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
The Copyright Claims Board, a three-person tribunal that resolves some copyright disputes, needs to replace one of its members this year, as a current board member, who did not reply to a request for comment, is leaving.
—Kate Knibbs, ArsTechnica, 28 June 2025
While many of the crimes perpetrated by Putin and his troops are already being investigated and prosecuted, whether by domestic or international tribunals, the crime of aggression is yet to be addressed with comprehensive responses.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribunal
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These records include court filings, witness testimony, flight logs, grand jury materials, and sealed depositions—many of which remain hidden from the public.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Of course, Democrats expect to challenge the maps in court.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The busy Yankees added a new starting third baseman in Ryan McMahon; overhauled their bullpen with the additions of David Bednar, Camilo Doval and Jake Bird; and revamped their bench.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
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Mendoza, who spent four seasons as the New York Yankees’ bench coach before replacing Showalter as the Mets manager ahead of the 2024 season, observed plenty of Mullins.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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In a country where the president is believed to have influence over the judiciary, many thought Faye could have stopped the judicial proceedings, Senegalese journalist Ousmane Ndiaye told Semafor.—
Joël Té-Léssia Assoko,
semafor.com,
25 July 2025
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Trump has been previously quiet about this case, but has often put pressure on the judiciary since taking office again in what many are calling a constitutional crisis.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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“Tribunal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribunal. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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