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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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