noun
war crimes tribunal
Refers to a court established to try individuals for war crimes. Often used in historical and legal contexts, such as the International Military Tribunal for the Far East (Tokyo Trial).
戦争犯罪法廷で、元指導者が裁かれた。
The former leader was tried at the war crimes tribunal.
More specific term for an international military tribunal, such as the Nuremberg Trials or the Tokyo Trial. 戦争犯罪法廷 is a broader term for any war crimes court.
Compound of 戦争 (war), 犯罪 (crime), and 法廷 (court/tribunal). The term is a direct translation of the English 'war crimes tribunal' and came into use in the post-World War II era.