tribunal
/traɪˈbjunəl/
noun
- A court or forum where legal cases or disputes are heard and judged, often specialized or less formal than a regular court.
- The employment tribunal ruled in favor of the worker.
- A military tribunal was convened to hear the case.
- The dispute was settled by an international tribunal.
- A seat or bench for a judge or judges in a court of law.
- The lawyers stood respectfully before the tribunal.
- The tribunal was made of dark polished wood.
- The judge took her place at the tribunal.