Special Tribunal
/ˈspɛʃəl ˈtraɪbjunəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A court established for a specific purpose, often to hear cases involving particular subject matter or specialized procedures.
The special tribunal was convened to adjudicate war crimes cases.
- (n.) An extraordinary court set up outside the regular judicial system, usually for politically sensitive or exceptional cases.
The government created a special tribunal to address disputes related to the transition period.
Forms
- special tribunal
- special tribunals
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Commentary
Special tribunals typically have limited jurisdiction and may operate under distinct procedural rules to expedite or specialize judicial processes.
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