What is tribunal in a legal context with authentic examples and synonyms for advanced learners of English with illustration to learn English vocabulary in context
/traɪˈbjuː.nəl/ (noun)
Definition
a court of justice to to practice and establish justice on disputed issues, court, a seat for a judge, lawcourt, arbitration board, court of law, committee, board
Example
On 3 November 2008, the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act came into force. This created a new two-tier Tribunal system: A First–tier Tribunal and an Upper Tribunal, both of which are split into Chambers. Each Chamber comprises similar jurisdictions or bring together similar types of experts to hear appeals.
The Upper Tribunal primarily, but not exclusively, reviews and decides appeals arising from the First–tier Tribunal. Like the High Court, it is a superior court of record – as well having the existing specialist judges of the senior tribunals judiciary at its disposal it can also call on the services of High Court judges.
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