arbitration

noun
UK: /ˌɑːbɪˈtreɪʃən/
US: /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

  1. The process of solving a disagreement by having a third party make a decision.

    1. Arbitration is used to settle disputes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The contract includes a clause requiring arbitration if disagreements arise. [ ] [ ]

  2. The settling of differences or a dispute by an impartial person or group.

    1. We agreed to arbitration to avoid a long court case. [ ] [ ]
    2. Binding arbitration ensures that both parties must accept the arbitrator's decision. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

negotiation reconciliation adjudication mediation
arbitration transitive-verb

  1. The act of submitting a dispute to arbitration.

    1. They decided to arbitrate their differences. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company chose to arbitrate rather than face a public trial and damaging publicity. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "arbitration" in English means: The process of solving a disagreement by having a third party make a decision., The settling of differences or a dispute by an impartial person or group..

The phonetic transcription of "arbitration" is /ˌɑːbɪˈtreɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "arbitration": negotiation, reconciliation, adjudication, mediation.

Example usage of "arbitration": "Arbitration is used to settle disputes.". More examples on the page.