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Arbitration

/ˌɑː.bɪˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/

The act or process of arbitrating.

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📖 Definitions of "Arbitration"

noun

1
The act or process of arbitrating.
2
A process through which two or more parties use an arbitrator or arbiter in order to resolve a dispute.
3
In general, a form of justice where both parties designate a person whose ruling they will accept formally. More specifically in Market Anarchist (market anarchy) theory, arbitration designates the process by which two agencies pre-negotiate a set of common rules in anticipation of cases where a customer from each agency is involved in a dispute.

🔄 Synonyms of "Arbitration"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
mediationnoun	Negotiation to resolve differences conducted by an impartial party.
arbitramentnoun	The judgement of an arbiter or arbitrator; an arbitration.
arbitrementnoun	Alternative spelling of arbitrament. [The judgement of an arbiter or arbitrator; an arbitration.]

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Arbitration"

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Word	Definition
arbitramentnoun	The judgement of an arbiter or arbitrator; an arbitration.
arbitrementnoun	Alternative spelling of arbitrament. [The judgement of an arbiter or arbitrator; an arbitration.]
mediationnoun	Negotiation to resolve differences conducted by an impartial party.
arbitral	Relating to arbitration.
arbitrateverb	To make a judgment (on a dispute) as an arbitrator or arbiter
adjudicateverb	(transitive) To decide, rule on, or settle as a judge.
adjudicative	Of or pertaining to an adjudication or to an adjudicator.
awardnoun	A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. A prize or honor based on merit.
adjudicationnoun	The act of adjudicating, of reaching a judgement.
adjudicatornoun	One who adjudicates.
arbitratornoun	A person to whom the authority to settle or judge a dispute is delegated.
arbiternoun	A person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them; an arbitrator.
litigationnoun	(law) The conduct of a lawsuit.
jurynoun	(law) A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law.
tribunalnoun	(law) An assembly including one or more judges to conduct judicial business; a court of law.
compromisenoun	The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.
mediatornoun	One who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement.
refereeingnoun	the peer review process
conciliationnoun	The process of bringing peace and harmony; the ending of strife.
settlementnoun	A community of people living together, such as a hamlet, village, town, or city; a populated place.