Synonyms for

Tribunal

Verb / trʌˈbju:nʌl / Another word for tribunal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A court or assembly with authority to judge or decide disputes.

Synonyms & similar words

court judicature court judiciary panel board commission committee council forum hearing session trial justice judgment adjudication arbitration mediation conciliation negotiation resolution settlement

Synonyms by register

Formal

court board panel commission arbitration

Literary

forum judicature

Antonyms

individual layperson citizen non-juror unbiased person private citizen

Common collocations

  • international tribunal
  • special tribunal
  • tribunal court
  • tribunal hearing
  • tribunal decision
  • tribunal judge
  • tribunal system
  • tribunal panel

Word family

noun tribunal
adjective tribunicial

Usage note

A tribunal is a body established to make judgments or decisions, often in a legal or quasi-legal context. It is typically more specialized or less formal than a full court.

Example sentences

  1. The tribunal listened to both sides before making a decision.
  2. The tribunal was responsible for settling disputes.
  3. The tribunal was made up of judges and lawyers.
  4. The tribunal's decision was final.
  5. The tribunal was held in a large courtroom.

Quotes

  • Justice is the constant and perpetual will to allot to every man his due. A tribunal is constituted not to determine guilt but to adjudicate rights.
  • The tribunal of conscience is hidden within the folds of our own soul.
  • The tribunal of history will judge us all.

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