tribunal
court
noun tree-boo-NAHL Less Common
Origin: From Latin tribunal (raised platform of magistrates).
Also means
tribunal
Usage Note
Tribunal is masculine and refers to any judicial or quasi-judicial body: a court of law (el Tribunal Supremo), an exam board (tribunal de examen), or an arbitration panel. It is the standard translation of both 'court' and 'tribunal' in legal contexts. El juzgado is a lower-level court (a specific courthouse), while el tribunal implies a more formal collegiate body.
Examples
"El tribunal dictó su sentencia ayer."
Natural Translation
The court delivered its verdict yesterday.
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