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arbitration

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɑrbəˈtreɪʃən/ · UK /ˌɑːbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration means: A way to settle a disagreement by asking an independent person to hear both sides and decide.

noun

DISPUTE DECISIONC1

A way to settle a disagreement by asking an independent person to hear both sides and decide.

  • They agreed to arbitration.
  • The pay dispute went to arbitration last month.
  • Both parties accepted the decision reached through arbitration.

Common phrases: binding arbitration, go to arbitration, arbitration process

Questions about arbitration

What does arbitration mean?

A way to settle a disagreement by asking an independent person to hear both sides and decide.

What is arbitration in other languages?

Türkçe: tahkim · Español: arbitraje · Français: arbitrage · Deutsch: Schiedsverfahren · Italiano: arbitrato · 日本語: 仲裁

How do you pronounce arbitration?

In American English /ˌɑrbəˈtreɪʃən/; in British English /ˌɑːbɪˈtreɪʃən/.

How do you use arbitration in a sentence?

They agreed to arbitration. The pay dispute went to arbitration last month.

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