Tribunal – A special court chosen to examine a particular problem

(Pronounced try-byoo-nuhl)

To remember the definition of the word tribunal, use the following mnemonic:

The tribes communal (tribunal) toilets were destroyed, so a special court was chosen to examine the crime.

Examples of tribunal in a sentence

The tribunal found in favour of the defendant thanks to their representative.

She took her case to a tribunal to resolve.

He wished to have the dispute settled by a tribunal.