C1nounformallawwork
US/traɪˈbjuː.nəl/
UK/traɪˈbjuː.nəl/
a special court or committee that settles a particular kind of dispute or problem
In context
She took her employer to an employment tribunal after she was dismissed.
The tribunal ruled that the company had treated him unfairly.
A war crimes tribunal was set up to try the leaders.
Words that go with tribunal
noun + noun
- employment tribunalHe won his case at an employment tribunal.
- tribunal rulingThe tribunal ruling surprised the lawyers.
- war crimes tribunalThe war crimes tribunal began hearings in May.
- tribunal hearingThe tribunal hearing lasted three days.
verb + preposition
- appear before a tribunalThe doctor must appear before a tribunal next month.
- appeal to a tribunalYou may appeal to a tribunal within thirty days.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
go to tribunal courtCorrect: go to a tribunal