CEFR C1

tribunal

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: court, board, commission, panel, judicature

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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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