Synonyms for tribunal


Grammar : Noun
Spell : trahy-byoon-l, tri-
Phonetic Transcription : traɪˈbyun l, trɪ-

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Définition of tribunal

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Old French tribunal (13c.), from Latin tribunal "platform for the seat of magistrates, elevation, embankment," from tribunus "official in ancient Rome, magistrate," literally "head of a tribe," from tribus (see tribe). Hence, a court of justice or judicial assembly (1580s).
  • noun court
Example sentences :
  • I know you, Evremonde; I saw you before the Tribunal to-day.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • Inform the Tribunal of what you did that day within the Bastille, citizen.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • After which he and his opponent bowed to the tribunal, and departed.
  • Extract from : « The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 » by Various
  • The tribunal was impressed: the members, silent, attentive, let the witness have her way.
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • It is a tribunal in which the priest is judge and the penitent a prisoner who pleads guilty.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • That was the tribunal to which I made surrender of my person and my cause.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "The tribunal will need, then, to await some other opportunity," said Cavalcanti suddenly.
  • Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini
  • "The tribunal will inform you," replied the familiar—a tall, sallow, elderly man.
  • Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini
  • The tribunal did not return an indictment; the three years have just expired.
  • Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham
  • And the count was proven to the satisfaction of the tribunal.
  • Extract from : « England and Germany » by Emile Joseph Dillon

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