tribunal Definition

tribunal
noun

1. A court of justice.
(Brit)
2. A board of people who have been appointed to inquire into a specified matter or dispute and to adjudicate or give judgement on it. See also industrial tribunal.

Example: took her case to the rent tribunal
3. A seat or bench in a court for a judge or judges.

Etymology: 16c: Latin, from tribunus head of a tribe.