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tribunal

/traɪˈbjuːnəl/
tri · bu · nal
Plural:tribunals
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• noun

1

A court of justice or an official body appointed to adjudicate disputes, conduct inquiries, or determine claims on specific matters.

Example

"The employee brought a claim of unfair dismissal before an independent employment tribunal."

2

A seat, bench, or raised platform occupied by a judge or group of judges in a courtroom; figuratively, any seat of judgment or authority.

Example

"Every public policy must ultimately face the tribunal of public opinion."

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• Nearby Words

tribesperson
tribeswoman
tribulation
tribunal
tribune
tributary
tribute

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Old French from Latin 'tribunal', originally referring to the raised semicircular platform on which Roman tribunes and magistrates sat to administer justice, from 'tribunus' (tribune, chief of a tribe).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tribunal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tribunal
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