tribunal
UK: traɪˈbjuːnəl | US: traɪˈbjuːnəl
n. a court of justice or a place where legal judgments are made
n. a group or committee appointed to adjudicate in a particular matter
tribunal = tribune<Roman official> + al<relating to>
- tribune: From Latin tribunus, meaning "leader of a tribe" or "Roman official." Historically, tribunes were magistrates who protected the rights of plebeians.
- al: A suffix of Latin origin indicating relation or pertaining to (e.g., personal, legal).
Etymology Origin:
The word tribunal traces back to ancient Rome, where tribunus referred to officials representing the people. Over time, it evolved to denote a seat of judgment, reflecting the authority once held by tribunes. The suffix -al generalizes the term to any judicial or adjudicative body, preserving its connection to structured decision-making.
The case was brought before an international tribunal for resolution.
The tribunal ruled in favor of the plaintiff after reviewing the evidence.
Workers appealed to the labor tribunal to address unfair dismissals.
The military tribunal convened to hear charges against the officer.
A tribunal of experts was assembled to evaluate the scientific dispute.