tribunal (Meaning)
tribunal (n)
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
tribunal (n.)
The seat of a judge; the bench on which a judge and his associates sit for administering justice.
Hence, a court or forum; as, the House of Lords, in England, is the highest tribunal in the kingdom.
In villages of the Philippine Islands, a kind of townhall. At the tribunal the head men of the village met to transact business, prisoners were confined, and troops and travelers were often quartered.
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tribunal Sentence Examples
- The international tribunal convened to address war crimes committed during the conflict.
- Witnesses testified before the tribunal, providing harrowing accounts of the atrocities.
- The tribunal's verdict had a profound impact on international law, setting a precedent for holding war criminals accountable.
- The tribunal's proceedings were open to the public, allowing for transparency and accountability.
- Defendants at the tribunal faced charges ranging from murder to torture.
- The tribunal's deliberations were extensive, taking into account evidence from multiple sources.
- The tribunal's decision was met with both praise and criticism, highlighting the complex nature of international justice.
- The tribunal's mandate included investigating not only individuals but also systemic violations of human rights.
- The establishment of the tribunal represented a significant step towards ending impunity for war crimes.
- The tribunal's legacy continues to shape the way we adjudicate international conflicts and hold perpetrators accountable.
FAQs About the word tribunal
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial businessThe seat of a judge; the bench on which a judge and his associates sit for administering
bench, judiciary,court,court of law, forum,judicature, criminal court, court-martial, supreme court, inquisition
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The international tribunal convened to address war crimes committed during the conflict.
Witnesses testified before the tribunal, providing harrowing accounts of the atrocities.
The tribunal's verdict had a profound impact on international law, setting a precedent for holding war criminals accountable.
The tribunal's proceedings were open to the public, allowing for transparency and accountability.
