1. courts of justice or other judicial bodies that hear and decide cases
2. official bodies appointed to investigate particular matters or settle disputes

Examples

• The employment tribunals handle workplace disputes between employers and employees.
• International war crimes tribunals prosecute those responsible for serious violations.
• Several tribunals were established to investigate the banking crisis.
• The immigration tribunal rejected his appeal for asylum.
• Military tribunals operate under different rules than civilian courts.
• Administrative tribunals review government decisions that affect citizens.
• The tribunal’s decision was final and could not be appealed.