tastetribunal
/ˈteɪstˌtrɪˈbjuːnəl/nounVerified NewAlso in: Geschmacksgericht (Deutsch) · palatribunal (Español) · goûttribunal (Français)
The household tasting committee that convenes at the pot with wooden spoons and verdicts.
The tastetribunal samples in order of seniority and rules in order of confidence. "Needs salt" is delivered by the eldest; "it's fine" by the diplomat; the youngest is offered a taste and votes for ketchup. The cook retains sole power to season, which the tribunal respects in theory and appeals in practice.
Etym. — taste + tribunal — the court of spoons, held at the stove.
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