tribunal

The definition of a tribunal is a seat of judgment, particularly a judge's seat in court.

(noun)

An example of a tribunal is where the judge will be sitting during a court hearing.

See tribunal in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Origin: L < tribunus: see tribune

See tribunal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Law
a. A seat or court of justice.
b. The bench on which a judge or other presiding officer sits in court.
A committee or board appointed to adjudicate in a particular matter.
Something that has the power to determine or judge: the tribunal of public opinion.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin tribūnal, judge's platform

Origin: , from tribūnus, tribune; see tribune¹

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