Tribunal

Definition

Tribunal refers to a court of justice or any kind of judicial assembly.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

American English

IPA Pronunciation: /traɪˈbjuːnəl/
Respelling: try-BYOO-nuhl (with "try" as in "try," "BYOO" as in "beauty," and "nuhl" as a schwa sound like the 'nul' in "annual")

British English

IPA Pronunciation: /traɪˈbjuːnəl/
Respelling: try-BYOO-nuhl (similar to American English, with "try" as in "try," "BYOO" like in "beauty," and "nuhl" as in "annual")

In both dialects, "tribunal" is pronounced with the primary stress on the second syllable, "BYOO." The word starts with "try," followed by "BYOO," which is similar to the beginning of "beauty," and ends with "nuhl," akin to the ending of "annual." The pronunciation is consistent between American and British English.

Etymology

The word "tribunal" derives from the Latin term "tribunālis", which was a platform for the magistrate of the people in ancient Rome, originating from "tribunus", meaning "tribune".

Derivatives

Tribunalize
Tribunary
Tribunician
Tribuneship
Tribunal's

Synonyms

Court
Bench
Judiciary

Antonyms

None

Usage

"The International Criminal Tribunal indicted him for war crimes."
"She took her employment dispute to the tribunal."

Related Terms

Jurisdiction
Adjudicate
Judge
Judiciary
Legal

Detailed Definition

Noun

Court or Forum: An assembly, including one or more judges, that formally adjudicates disputes and administers justice according to law.
Example: The tribunal's decision is final and binding on both parties.

Specific Courts: A court or forum of justice, especially one established by the state for specific cases, purposes, or regions. These specialized tribunals may handle specific issues like tax, labor, or war crimes.
Example: The Human Rights Tribunal investigates violations and ensures justice for the aggrieved.

Seat of a Judge: The seat or bench on which a judge or other presiding officer sits in court.
Example: The witness was called to stand before the tribunal.