tribunal
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.tri·bu·nal
noun \trī-ˈbyü-nəl, tri-\Definition of TRIBUNAL
1
: 2tribune
2
: a court or forum of justice
3
: something that decides or determines <the tribunal of public opinion>
See Examples of TRIBUNAL
- An international tribunal was formed to deal with war crimes.
- <was tried before a military tribunal and found not guilty of the charges>
Origin of TRIBUNAL
Middle English, from Latin, platform for magistrates, from tribunus tribune
First Known Use: 15th century
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