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arbitration

/ˌɑː.bɪˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/

Meanings
  • noun

    A process where a neutral third party, called an arbitrator, helps resolve disputes between two or more parties.

    - "The business partners decided to use arbitration to settle their disagreement."
    - "The arbitration process can be more cost-effective and faster than going to court."
  • noun

    The power or authority given to an arbitrator to make a decision.

    - "The arbitrator's decision was final and binding."
    - "The arbitration award granted the plaintiff damages for lost profits."

Rhymes
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adjudication , nation , fraternization , station
Variants
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arbitration , arbitrational , arbitrations
Etymology
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From the Latin arbitror, meaning 'I judge'.


Trivia
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  1. Arbitration was used in ancient Greece to settle disputes between city-states.

  2. The first recorded use of arbitration in the United States was in 1630.

  3. The largest arbitration case in history involved a dispute between two oil companies, with damages totaling over $10 billion.


Related Concepts
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  1. Mediation: A related concept to arbitration is mediation, which involves a neutral third party helping the parties in dispute come to an agreement. Mediation is often less formal and less expensive than arbitration.

  2. Adjudication: Another related concept is adjudication, which refers to the process of making a formal judgment or decision. Arbitration is a form of adjudication, but it is often less formal and less costly than going to court.


Culture
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Arbitration has been used since ancient times as a means of resolving disputes outside of the court system. It is often used in business and commercial transactions, as well as in labor disputes and international conflicts.

How to Memorize "arbitration"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a judge's gavel, symbolizing the authority of the arbitrator to make a final decision.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'arbitration' with the idea of a neutral third party helping to resolve disputes.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'arbitration' starts with the letter 'A', which can help you recall the meaning of the word.


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