tribunal
Translation
tribunal, court, panel
Examples
The case was heard by an employment tribunal.
The case was heard by an employment tribunal.
He will face a military tribunal for his actions.
He will face a military tribunal for his actions.
Grammar Patterns
an employment/military tribunal a court for work/army issues The case was heard by an employment tribunal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: court, board, panel
Etymology
From Latin 'tribunal', meaning 'platform for magistrates', related to 'tribus' (tribe).
Memory Tips
A tribunal is a special type of court that deals with specific problems. Think of it as where a 'tribe's' issues are judged.