n. a mini-trial, which may be for a lawsuit ready to go to trial,...

Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution technique that keeps disputes out of the courts. In the credit card industry, consumers usually must accept mandatory and binding arbitration in order to obtain a credit card. It eliminates the cardholder's right to sue the credit card issuer, and instead, forces the parties to settle disputes b [..]

Referral of a dispute to a third party for settlement or advice; method of settling an industrial dispute where a third party renders a binding decision.

Referral of a dispute to an impartial third party chosen by the parties in the dispute who agree in advance to abide by the arbitrator's award issued after a hearing at which both parties ha [..]

late 14c., "absolute decision," from Old French arbitracion, from Latin arbitrationem (nominative arbitratio) "judgment, will," noun of action from past participle stem of arbitrar [..]

the submission voluntarily or involuntarily of a disputed matter to selected persons and the substitution of their award or decision for the judgment of a court or its confirmation by the court as a j [..]

Arbitration is a way to resolve conflicts between parties or individuals, and may be considered middle ground between the more cooperative, informal nature of mediation and the more expensive, involved, and lengthy process of litigation. Usually, when you open a brokerage account, you sign an agreement to use arbitration to resolve possible conflic [..]

An alternative dispute resolution system.

A formalized system for dealing with grievances and administering corrective justice as part of collective bargaining agreements. [D00091]

Arbitration is an alternative to litigation and as such is a form of alternative dispute resolution. Arbitration involves an independent third party who forms a judgement about the issues upon which t [..]

Intervention of an impartial third party to settle disputes between two others. The decisions of this third party -- the arbitrator -- are legally binding, much like the ruling of a judge in a court o [..]

An out-of-court procedure for resolving disputes in which one or more people -- the arbitrator(s) -- hear evidence and make a decision. Arbitration is like a trial in some ways, but typically proceeds [..]

A way of resolving a dispute by agreeing to go to a third party, often instead of taking it to court.

is one of the alternative dispute resolution mechanisms that parties may use to settle their disputes instead of going to court. Under this mechanism, the final decision is awarded by a neutral third party (‘arbitrator’) and shall be binding.

Definition A process in which a disagreement between two or more parties is resolved by impartial individuals, called arbitrators, in order to avoid costly and lengthy litigation.

For collectively bargained single employer plans, the bargaining agreement's grievance and arbitration procedure may double as a claims procedure.

a method commonly used for settling controversies. Both parties involved present their arguments and supporting information to an impartial agent, such as a judge or, an arbiter or board. By prior mut [..]

Arbitration describes a scenario in which a conflict is resolved by a third party who is neutral and emotionally uninvolved in the situation. The arbitrator is given power by the individuals involved [..]

[Latin arbitratio, from arbitrari to judge, arbitrate, from arbiter onlooker, arbitrator] : the process of resolving a dispute (as between labor and management) or a grievance outside of the court ...

A procedure to resolve a dispute between two parties without resorting to litigation.

a binding dispute resolution tactic whereby a conciliator with no interest in the outcome intercedes.

  A system of dispute settlement in which an independent third party (e.g. Queensland Industrial Relations Commission) considers a dispute between two or more parties, and having taken submissions, decides upon the basis of agreement. The decision is then binding on the parties.

A means of arriving at an acceptable agreement between two disputing parties. An independent person or body hears the arguments of both parties and makes a decision that is then binding [..]

Debt resolution using an impartial third party.

A nonjudicial attempt to resolve a controversy using a neutral third party. By making arbitration a condition of the loan contract, many lenders impose arbitration on consumers.

is a process in which impartial parties (arbitrators) help disagreeing parties resolve a dispute. Contracts, particularly financial ones, with disputes often go to arbitration.

Arbitration is an alternative means of settling a dispute by impartial persons without proceeding to a court trial. It is sometimes preferred as a means of settling a matter in order to avoid the expe [..]

a process by which, instead of going to court, disputing parties ask a third person to listen to their arguments and then to make a decision, which they agree to follow.

(n) (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)(n) the act of deciding as an arbiter [..]

Form of alternative dispute resolution in which parties bring dispute to a neutral third party and agree to abide by decision reached. Decisions usually cannot be appealed.

A form of alternative dispute resolution in which the parties bring their dispute to a neutral third party and agree to abide by his/her decision. In arbitration there is a hearing at which both parti [..]

A process of settling a dispute through an impartial party. It is used as an alternative to litigation.

 A process of settling a dispute through an impartial party. It is used as an alternative to litigation.

Alternative to court-based litigation; an impartial third party determines damages.

Dispute settlement conducted outside the courts by a neutral third party. May or may not be binding.

A dispute resolution process in which the parties pick the person who will resolve their dispute and agree to be bound by the arbitrator's decision.

Third-party assistance to two or more groups for reaching an agreement, where the third party or arbitror has the power to force everyone to accept a particular solution.

A process of settling a dispute through an impartial party rather than in the courts. Both parties agree to be bound by the decision of the arbitrator.

Binding adjudication by members of a Writers Guild of America committee regarding proper onscreen writer credit of a movie; arbitration is available only to WGA members or potential WGA members.

The process of referring to an agreed person(s) for judgement on issues of dispute, without requiring the use of courts. A method of settling disputes is usually binding on the involved parties. When related to ships and shipping the arbitration terms are usually specified in the charter party should a dispute arise. The term is usually referred to [..]

Method of settling disputes usually applied to a charter party.

The process of referring to an agreed person for judgment on issues of a dispute; without requiring the use of courts.

A form of alternative dispute resolution where an unbiased person or panel renders an opinion as to reponsibility for or extent of a loss.

Procedure in which an insurance company and the insured or a vendor agree to settle a claim dispute by accepting a decision made by a third party.

Method of settling disputes which is usually binding on parties. A clause usually in a charter party.

Arbitration is an alternative form of dispute resolution outside the court system. In an arbitration the evidence for the claim is presented to one or more persons, or arbitrators, who then de [..]

A type of alternative dispute resolution where parties resolve their conflict outside of court. Maritime arbitration in the United States is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act. Under this Act, an [..]

When the parties in an action submit to an arbitrator, who will hear evidence and make a binding decision as to the outcome of the case. It is a form of binding dispute resolution in a non-court setti [..]

The settling of disputes between parties who agree not to go before courts, but rather to accept as final the decision of experts of their choice, in a place of their choice, usually subject to laws agreed upon in advance and usually under rules which avoid much of the formality, niceties, proof and procedure required by the courts. See Tetley, Int [..]

Method of settling disputes which is usually binding on parties. A clause usually in a charter party.

A mini-trial, which may be for a lawsuit ready to go to trial, held in an attempt to avoid a court trial and conducted by a person or a panel of people who are not judges.

A procedure under which a neutral third party hears both the union’s and the employer’s side in a dispute and issues an award that is binding upon both; also, the final step of a grievance process. [..]

The process of referring to an agreed person for judgement on issues of dispute, without requiring the use of courts.

A process of settling a dispute through an impartial party. It is used as an alternative to litigation.

The process of settling a dispute through an impartial party.

A hearing by an independent party to settle a dispute between two or more parties.

Determination by impartial experts of the value of property or the extent of damage. Many insurance policies provide for arbitration if the company and the insured cannot agree on the amount or the ex [..]

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrat [..]

Procedure in which an insurance company and the insured or a vendor agree to settle a claim dispute by accepting a decision made by a third party.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

A process to resolve disputes where both parties agree to be bound by the decisions of a selected party, known as an Arbitrator.

Process by which an insurance company and the insured agree to settle a claim dispute by accepting the decision of a third party.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrat [..]

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

Procedure in which an insurance company and the insured or a vendor agree to settle a claim dispute by accepting a decision made by a third party.

A method of resolving disputes outside a court of law. Generally, all parties agree to accept the final decision of the arbitrator, and it is legally binding.

A system of deciding legal disputes between an insured and an insurer by use of a private tribunal outside of the court system.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrat [..]

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

An alternative method for resolving disputes that allows the parties to define the process.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrat [..]

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

Procedure in which an insurance company and the insured or a vendor agree to settle a claim dispute by accepting a decision made by a third party.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrat [..]

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

If a dispute arises between the insured and the company in regard to the amount of the loss, someone approved by both parties can be appointed to consider the facts and render a judgment. The arbitrator's decision is binding and final on both parties.

Negotiation by impartial persons when the insured and the insurance company cannot agree on settling a claim. Disagreement might concern whether an insured is legally entitled to recover damages or mi [..]

Referral of a dispute to one or more impartial persons chosen by the disputing parties to determine their rights and/or obligations. The parties agree in advance to abide by the arbitration agreement. [..]

A form of alternative dispute resolution where an unbiased person or panel renders an opinion as to responsibility for or extent of a loss.

A form of alternative dispute resolution in which the parties bring their dispute to a neutral third party and agree to abide by his or her decision. In arbitration there is a hearing at which both pa [..]

Arbitration is a way to settle disputes using an impartial third party instead of filing a law suit.

Technique for dispute resolution that takes place outside of the courts and employs a third-party negotiator by whose decision the involved parties may accept (non binding arbitration) or decisively a [..]

Arbitration is the process of resolving disputes between two or more parties in which an individual or a board of arbitrators is authorized to appraise ...

Method of settling disputes which is usually binding on parties. A clause usually in a charter party.

When a person that isn’t involved in the case looks at the evidence, hears the arguments, and makes a decision. (Compare with mediation and neutral evaluation.)

  The process of resolving a dispute or a grievance outside of the court system by presenting it to an impartial third party or panel for a decision that may or may not be binding.

A way to settle a dispute, instead of going to trial

A procedure for resolving disputes which involves less formality than a court hearing. The parties to the dispute agree to an unbiased third party (an arbitrator) hearing the dispute, and also to comp [..]

The hearing and settlement of a dispute between opposing parties by a third party whose decision the parties have agreed to accept.

dispute resolution before an arbitrator who makes a legally binding settlement between two parties, based on their evidence. The arbitrator is usually the person with technical expertise in the subject of the dispute

Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) where the parties in dispute present their case to an independent decider (the arbiter or arbitrator). All parties submitting to arbitrati [..]

Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution that allows two parties to settle some civil dispute without going to court. Arbitration is like a trial except that it is less formal and there is no jury. Arbitration can be used to settle legal cases that are civil in nature; they cannot be used to settle criminal cases. During arbitration [..]

Binding Voluntary Arbitration:  A process in which the disputing parties choose a neutral person to hear their dispute and resolve it by rendering a final and binding decision or award.  Arbitration i [..]

The process of resolving a dispute or a grievance outside of the court system by presenting it to an impartial third party or panel for a decision that may or may not be binding.

n. a mini-trial, which may be for a lawsuit ready to go to trial, held in an attempt to avoid a court trial and conducted by a person or a panel of people who are not judges. The arbitration may be ag [..]

A form of alternative dispute resolution in which the parties bring their dispute to a neutral third party and agree to abide by his/her decision. In arbitration there is a hearing at which both parties have an opportunity to be heard.

The binding resolution of disputes by a neutral party or persons as a substitute for litigation. Arbitration requires agreement of the parties to the dispute, which may be obtained in advance through [..]

The procedure available to customers for the settlement of disputes. Brokers and exchange members are required to participate in arbitration to settle disputes. Arbitration is available through the ex [..]

A form of alternative dispute resolution in which an authorized individual sits as the arbiter of a legal dispute in lieu of a formal judicial proceeding. Arbitration may be binding or non-binding, de [..]

Settling a dispute by using a referee.

A procedure used by an acquirer on behalf of the merchant to resolve a chargeback-related dispute with a card issuer.

Process of resolving a dispute or a grievance outside a court system by presenting it for decision to an impartial third party. Both sides in the dispute usually must agree in advance to the choice of arbitrator and certify that they will abide by the arbitrator's decision. Arbitration avoids costly litigation and offers a relatively speedy re [..]

A method of dispute resolution involving trying the case before …

Procedure in which an insurance company and the insured or a vendor agree to settle a claim dispute by accepting a decision made by a third party.

The hearing and settlement of a dispute between opposing parties by a third party whose decision the parties have agreed to accept.

n. a mini-trial, which may be for a lawsuit ready to go to trial, held in an attempt to avoid a court trial and conducted by a person or a panel of people who are not judges. The arbitration may be ag [..]

The process followed by the card companies to determine whether an Issuer or an Acquirer has ultimate responsibility for a chargeback. Either member initiates this process after the re-presentment pro [..]

a process of dispute resolution through which a neutral third party renders a decision after each disputant has had a chance to be heard.

A method of settling disputes. The parties present their arguments to a panel of one or more arbitrators who will render a decision. There are no appeals from arbitration.

A dispute resolution mechanism designed to help aggrieved parties recover damages.

  Settling of a dispute by an outside person or persons, chosen by both sides.

The process of selecting one communication node on a bus over another. The process of giving control of an interface bus to a requester of the data bus.

The determination of a dispute by a disinterested third party.

Parties involved in a dispute present their arguments to an arbitrator who makes a final, binding decision.

A process in which one or more individuals are selected by opposing parties to settle a dispute outside of court. The decision of an arbitrator is generally binding.

is a form of dispute resolution which gives power to a third party to “hear” the case in a less formal environment than a court. Usually the parties agree that the final judgment of the arbiter(s) wil [..]

Arbitration, a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), is a way to resolve disputes outside the courts. The dispute will be decided by one or more persons (the 'arbitrators', 'arbiters' or 'arbi [..]

Arbitration, a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), is a way to resolve disputes outside the courts. The dispute will be decided by one or more persons (the 'arbitrators', 'arbiters' or 'arbi [..]

Arbitration, a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), is a way to resolve disputes outside the courts. The dispute will be decided by one or more persons (the 'arbitrators', 'arbiters' or 'arbi [..]