Arbitration: meaning, definitions and examples

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arbitration

 

[ ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal proceedings

The process of settling disputes between parties through an impartial third party, whose decision is legally binding.

Synonyms

arbitrament, conciliation, mediation

Examples of usage

  • The arbitration process is often used to resolve conflicts without going to court.
  • The company agreed to enter into arbitration to settle the dispute with its employees.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

The official judgment or decision made by an arbitrator in a sports competition.

Synonyms

referee decision, umpire call

Examples of usage

  • The arbitration ruled in favor of the defending champion.
  • The arbitration determined that the player had committed a foul.
Context #3 | Noun

business

The process of resolving disputes between companies or individuals outside of the court system.

Synonyms

ADR, alternative dispute resolution

Examples of usage

  • The contract included a clause for arbitration in case of disagreements.
  • The arbitration agreement outlined the steps for resolving the dispute.

Translations

Translations of the word "arbitration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arbitragem

🇮🇳 मध्यस्थता

🇩🇪 Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit

🇮🇩 arbitrase

🇺🇦 арбітраж

🇵🇱 arbitraż

🇯🇵 仲裁

🇫🇷 arbitrage

🇪🇸 arbitraje

🇹🇷 arabuluculuk

🇰🇷 중재

🇸🇦 تحكيم

🇨🇿 arbitráž

🇸🇰 arbitráž

🇨🇳 仲裁

🇸🇮 arbitraža

🇮🇸 gerðardómur

🇰🇿 арабитраж

🇬🇪 არბიტრაჟი

🇦🇿 arbitraj

🇲🇽 arbitraje

Word origin

The word 'arbitration' comes from the Latin word 'arbitratus', meaning 'considered' or 'judged'. The practice of arbitration dates back to ancient times, where neutral third parties were used to settle disputes. In modern times, arbitration has become a popular method for resolving conflicts outside of the court system, offering a more efficient and cost-effective way to achieve a resolution.

See also: arbitrable.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,421, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.