Academic Tribunal
/əˈkædəmɪk ˈtraɪbjunəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal body within an educational institution established to adjudicate disputes related to academic matters such as misconduct, grading, or discrimination.
The academic tribunal reviewed the student's appeal against the exam results.
Forms
- academic tribunal
- academic tribunals
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Commentary
Academic tribunals are typically specialized to handle disputes arising in academic settings and operate under institutional policies rather than general court procedures.
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