arbitration

noun/ˌɑrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

Frequency rank: #5,866 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A method of resolving disputes outside of court, where an independent third party makes a binding decision.

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Example sentence

The two companies agreed to settle their dispute through arbitration rather than going to court.

Synonyms & related words

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