Tribunal

Pronunciation: /ˈtraɪbjuˌnəl/

Definitions of tribunal

noun a person or body of persons having judicial authority

Example Sentences

A1 A tribunal is a group of people in authority.

A2 In some countries, a tribunal is used to settle disputes.

B1 The tribunal ruled in favor of the plaintiff.

B2 The international tribunal was established to address war crimes.

C1 The tribunal's decision was based on thorough evidence and legal analysis.

C2 The tribunal's verdict was seen as a landmark ruling in international law.

Examples of tribunal in a Sentence

formal The tribunal was convened to hear the case and deliver a verdict.

informal The tribunal is meeting tomorrow to discuss the issue.

slang I heard they brought in a whole tribunal to deal with the situation.

figurative In the court of public opinion, he faced a tribunal of critics.

Grammatical Forms of tribunal

• plural: tribunals
• comparative: more tribunal
• superlative: most tribunal
• present tense: tribunal
• future tense: will tribunal
• perfect tense: has tribunaled
• continuous tense: is tribunaling
• singular: tribunal
• positive degree: tribunal
• infinitive: to tribunal
• gerund: tribunaling
• participle: tribunaled

Origin and Evolution of tribunal

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tribunal' originated from the Latin word 'tribunalis', which referred to a platform or raised platform.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tribunal' evolved to refer to a seat of judgment or a court of justice where disputes are settled. It is commonly used today to describe a formal legal or judicial body.