: a process of settling an argument or disagreement in which the people or groups on both sides present their opinions and ideas to a third person or group
Both parties have agreed to (go to) arbitration.
a dispute settled by arbitration
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“Arbitration.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/arbitration. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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