tribunal (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /traɪˈbjuːnəl/
Definition
A body established to make a judgment or decision, especially one that is independent and hears evidence, such as a court of law, a committee, or a commission.
Examples
The international tribunal ruled that the actions were illegal.
A special tribunal was set up to examine the allegations of corruption.
She appeared before the employment tribunal to argue her case.
How to Use tribunal
- tribunal for (prepositional phrase)
- A tribunal established for a specific purpose or group. — "They set up a tribunal for the victims of the disaster."
- tribunal on (prepositional phrase)
- A tribunal that considers or investigates a particular subject. — "The tribunal on housing issues released its report."
- tribunal into (prepositional phrase)
- A tribunal that investigates a specific matter. — "An inquiry tribunal was set up into the accident."
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