Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arbitrate-a-dispute
verb
/ˈɑː.bɪ.treɪt/
Definition
To settle a disagreement or dispute through an impartial third party who makes a binding decision.
Examples
- The court decided to arbitrate the dispute between the two companies.
- Instead of going to trial, they chose to arbitrate their disagreement.
- The union and management agreed to arbitrate the wage dispute.
Meaning
Arbitration involves a neutral individual or panel hearing arguments from both sides of a conflict and then making a decision based on the evidence and law.
Synonyms
- mediate
- negotiate
- settle
- resolve
- adjudicate
