as in court
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice
was tried before a military tribunal and found not guilty of the charges
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Recent Examples of tribunal
The records of the tribunal in Logroño were destroyed during Napoleon’s occupation of Spain in 1808.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 9 Mar. 2025
However, Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) overruled CBFC’s decision and allowed the film to release with minimal cuts (sadly, the tribunal was later dissolved).
—Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
The majority of the tribunal did not know Sinner was the player in question when reviewing the case.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Either approach could spark legal disputes before an international tribunal.
—Daniel Ackerman, NPR, 27 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 9 Mar. 2025
However, Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) overruled CBFC’s decision and allowed the film to release with minimal cuts (sadly, the tribunal was later dissolved).
—Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
The majority of the tribunal did not know Sinner was the player in question when reviewing the case.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Either approach could spark legal disputes before an international tribunal.
—Daniel Ackerman, NPR, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribunal
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Maddie Meyer/Getty Images One final court hearing is all that stands between big-time college sports and a major legal settlement that is poised to open the door to a new era.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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Garcia-Aquino is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, Hochman said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
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McDowell is propped up on a bench and still breathing, so all good.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Cara and Jacob are asleep on a bench in the hallway when Spencer calls for his aunt.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
6 Apr. 2025
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Congressional Republicans have rolled out two legislative vehicles that would curb nationwide injunctions, arguing this will restore order to the judiciary and put district court judges in their place.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
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Miller is essentially calling for more cavalry for President Trump's attacks on the judiciary, which has blocked some of the president's boldest, and most controversial, moves.—
Hans Nichols,
Axios,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Tribunal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribunal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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