Le tribunal
Example: Le tribunal a rendu sa décision après une longue audience.
Definition
"Le tribunal" refers to a court of law where legal cases are heard and decided by judges. It is an institution responsible for administering justice, resolving disputes, and making binding decisions, such as in the example phrase: 'Le tribunal a rendu sa décision après une longue audience.'
Etymology
The term "le tribunal" comes from the Latin word 'tribunalis,' which relates to a platform or seat of a tribune, an official in ancient Rome. Originally, it referred to the place where magistrates sat to deliver judgments. Did you know? The word evolved to denote the court itself, symbolizing authority and justice.
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"Le tribunal" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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