arbitration
/ɑːbɪˈtreɪʃ(ə)n
/noun [mass noun]
The use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute: Tayside Regional Council called for arbitration to settle the dispute binding arbitration...
- The union is now calling for binding arbitration to settle the dispute.
- They voted on Monday by 55 to 27 to accept a proposal of binding arbitration in the dispute.
- Key to the deal is a compromise on arbitration to resolve disputes between growers and millers.
Synonyms
adjudication, mediation, mediatorship, negotiation, conciliation, intervention, interceding, interposition, peacemaking;
judgement
rare arbitrament
Phrases
go to arbitration
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