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arbitrationthe use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃn/

Korean meaning: 중재, 조정 (분쟁을 해결하기 위해 제3자가 개입하는 것)

Korean pronunciation: 아**비**트레이션

Example Sentences

  • When the couple couldn't agree on pizza toppings, they resorted to arbitration by their cat.
  • The company and union agreed to submit their wage dispute to arbitration.
  • International arbitration is often preferred over lengthy court battles in business disputes.

arbitration

NOUN

//ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃn//

the use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute

arbitration concept
💡 Concept

the use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃn/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɑːbɪˈtreɪʃn/

🌳Etymology

Rootarbitr-
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'arbitratio' (decision, judgment), derived from 'arbiter' meaning an umpire or judge who had absolute power to decide disputes.

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🎵Rhyme

meditationcelebrationdemonstration
meditation
celebration
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

When the couple couldn't agree on pizza toppings, they resorted to arbitration by their cat.

The company and union agreed to submit their wage dispute to arbitration.

International arbitration is often preferred over lengthy court battles in business disputes.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

mediationadjudicationsettlementconciliation

Antonyms

litigationconfrontation

Related

arbitratortribunaldispute resolutionnegotiation