El tribunal
Example: El tribunal decidió el caso después de varias audiencias intensas.
Definition
"El tribunal" refers to a legal body or court that has the authority to hear and decide cases, especially in matters of law. It is where judges or magistrates deliberate and issue rulings or judgments based on presented evidence and legal principles.
Etymology
The term "el tribunal" comes from the Latin word 'tribunalis,' which relates to a 'tribune' or official magistrate's seat. Historically, tribunals were places where such officials exercised judicial authority. Did you know? The word originally referred to a raised platform where magistrates would sit to oversee legal proceedings.
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"El tribunal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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