arbitration
Noun
Medium difficulty
What does “arbitration” mean?
noun.the use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute.
SAT Usage
Arbitration is often found in passages discussing conflict resolution, law, or business negotiations. It emphasizes a formal and impartial process for settling disputes, suggesting a preference for peaceful resolution over litigation, and differs from "mediation" in that it typically involves a binding decision made by the arbitrator rather than a collaborative agreement.
Common Confusions
Arbitration implies a binding decision made by an impartial arbitrator to resolve a dispute, while mediation usually suggests a collaborative process where a mediator facilitates an agreement between the parties involved.
Do not choose arbitration if the context emphasizes negotiation or discussion rather than the use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute.
Example Sentences
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The two sides agreed to resolve the dispute through arbitration.