arbitration
pronunciation
How to pronounce arbitration in British English:
UK [ˌɑːbɪˈtreɪʃn]
How to pronounce arbitration in American English:
US [ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- (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)
- the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment
Word Origin
- arbitration (n.)
- late 14c., "absolute decision," from Old French arbitracion, from Latin arbitrationem (nominative arbitratio) "judgment, will," noun of action from past participle stem of arbitrari "to be of an opinion, give a decision," from arbiter (see arbiter). Meaning "settlement of a dispute by a third party" is from 1630s.
Example
- 1. Many feel arbitration proceedings favour large companies over individuals .
- 2. Telemedia took belize to arbitration in london .
- 3. Even rich countries are starting to question arbitration .
- 4. France 's gdf is also considering arbitration .
- 5. These include newly streamlined vetting and dispute arbitration .