tribunal
Meaning: A body established to settle disputes or hear appeals, especially outside the ordinary court system; a type of court with specialist jurisdiction.
In the UK, tribunals deal with specific areas such as employment disputes, immigration appeals, and tax matters. They are generally less formal than courts and are designed to be more accessible. The term also refers to international bodies established to try serious crimes, such as war crimes tribunals. Common collocations include 'employment tribunal,' 'appeal tribunal,' and 'tribunal hearing.'
Examples
- The dismissed employee took her case to an employment tribunal claiming unfair dismissal. 被解雇的员工以不公正解雇为由将案件提交劳动仲裁庭。La empleada despedida llevó su caso a un tribunal laboral alegando despido improcedente.解雇された従業員は不当解雇を主張して雇用審判所に訴えを起こした。해고된 직원은 부당 해고를 주장하며 고용 심판소에 소송을 제기했다.
- The international tribunal was established to prosecute those accused of war crimes. 该国际裁判所是为起诉被控犯有战争罪的人而设立的。El tribunal internacional fue constituido para enjuiciar a los acusados de crímenes de guerra.その国際裁判所は戦争犯罪の被疑者を訴追するために設立された。그 국제 재판소는 전쟁 범죄 혐의자를 기소하기 위해 설립되었다.
- The tribunal ruled that the company had discriminated against the claimant on the grounds of disability. 裁判所裁定该公司以残疾为由对原告实施了歧视。El tribunal dictaminó que la empresa había discriminado a la demandante por motivos de discapacidad.審判所は、その企業が障害を理由に申立人を差別したとの判断を下した。심판소는 해당 기업이 장애를 이유로 청구인을 차별했다는 판정을 내렸다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin tribunal (a raised platform for magistrates), from tribunus (a tribune or official). Entered English in the 15th century via Old French.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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