Tribunal (noun)

1. A court of justice or a body that is authorized to judge and make a decision on a particular matter.
2. An assembly or forum for the discussion of important matters.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin tribunal "elevated place for a judge to sit", from tribunus "magistrate".

Examples:

1. The case was brought before the tribunal.
2. The tribunal was established to hear cases of human rights abuse.
3. He was judged by a military tribunal.
4. The case was referred to the international tribunal.
5. The tribunal was a forum for discussing important issues.