arbitration — the 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/
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
The arbitration panel listens carefully as both companies present their dispute.
ARBIT(referee) + RATIO(equal share) — the referee's fair 50:50 decision became successful arbitration.
The head chef's quiet tasting brought the heated debate to arbitration.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'arbitratio' (decision, judgment), derived from 'arbiter' meaning an umpire or judge who had absolute power to decide disputes.
Breakdown
arbiter (judge, umpire) + -ation (noun suffix forming an action or process) = arbitration
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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