tribunal

/traɪˈbjunəl/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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