as in court
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice
was tried before a military tribunal and found not guilty of the charges
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Meta disputed Nigeria’s findings and decision to fine it, but a tribunal upheld the decision in April.
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Winding its way through tax tribunals and the county treasurer's office all the way to the Michigan Court of Appeals through a trail of unseen revocation notices, jurisdictional conflicts and behind-the-scenes bureaucratic handwringing, that eventually got worked out.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
However, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in July that Semenya hadn't had a fair hearing at the Swiss tribunal, and it hadn't properly considered some of the complex arguments.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
However, rulings from another global tribunal -- the International Criminal Court (ICC) -- may have altered Netanyahu's travel plans.
—ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Winding its way through tax tribunals and the county treasurer's office all the way to the Michigan Court of Appeals through a trail of unseen revocation notices, jurisdictional conflicts and behind-the-scenes bureaucratic handwringing, that eventually got worked out.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
However, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in July that Semenya hadn't had a fair hearing at the Swiss tribunal, and it hadn't properly considered some of the complex arguments.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
However, rulings from another global tribunal -- the International Criminal Court (ICC) -- may have altered Netanyahu's travel plans.
—ABC News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribunal
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Mowitz’s estranged wife, Jillian Green, testified during a June 16 deposition amid their divorce, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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A lot of the Raptors’ intention in the half-court was devoted to getting Ingram the basketball — not a surprise given his skills.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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How effectively Slot uses his bench — this feels like a game where Wirtz could be a ‘finisher’ — could be the difference.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Second row seating is available in captain’s chairs or a 60-40 split-folding bench.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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The case raises major constitutional questions about the use of federal military personnel in civilian law enforcement and the judiciary’s role in checking presidential power, as underscored by recent federal rulings and statements from both sides of the dispute .—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Iran’s judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir said on Tuesday that accusations against Esfandyari were baseless and that France had refused to release her temporarily on bail.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Tribunal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribunal. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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