Meaning of arbitration in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɑrbəˈtreɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    arbitration

    Definitions

    1. (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)

    Derived terms

  2. 2. the act of deciding as an arbiter

    Examples

    • « giving authoritative judgment »
    • « they submitted their disagreement to arbitration »

    Derived terms

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  • « The richest love is that which submits to the arbitration of time. »
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