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tribunal
A court, especially a special court established to investigate and judge particular crimes such as war crimes or political offenses.
Die Hauptkriegsverbrecher wurden vor ein internationales Tribunal in Nürnberg gestellt.
The major war criminals were brought before an international tribunal in Nuremberg.
tribunal
In a figurative sense, a situation in which a person or group is publicly and sharply judged or criticized by others.
Die Pressekonferenz entwickelte sich für den Minister zu einem wahren Tribunal.
The press conference turned into a true tribunal for the minister.
'Das Tribunal' (tribunal) is a very formal word with a serious, often historical character. It is not used for ordinary courts, but for special judicial proceedings, often in connection with politics, history, or international law.
Das internationale Tribunal tagte mehrere Monate lang.
The international tribunal was in session for several months.
In its literal meaning, the word is often connected with international law and serious crimes. Typical combinations are 'internationales Tribunal' (international tribunal), 'Kriegsverbrechertribunal' (war crimes tribunal), or the phrase 'jemanden vor ein Tribunal stellen' (to bring someone before a tribunal).
Die Verantwortlichen für den Völkermord mussten sich vor einem Tribunal verantworten.
Those responsible for the genocide had to answer before a tribunal.
In a figurative sense, 'Tribunal' (tribunal) describes a situation of sharp public criticism, especially in the media or politics. A typical formulation is that an event 'zu einem Tribunal wird' (turns into a tribunal).
Das Interview entwickelte sich für den Politiker zu einem Tribunal.
The interview turned into a tribunal for the politician.
dish / court
Gericht is the general term for a state institution that decides criminal cases and legal disputes. Tribunal refers especially to a specially established court for extraordinary crimes or political offenses. Its special purpose is what distinguishes it here.
Das internationale Tribunal verhandelt die schweren Kriegsverbrechen.
The international tribunal is hearing the serious war crimes cases.
Das Gericht verhandelt den schweren Betrugsfall.
The court is hearing the serious fraud case.
