binding arbitration

Meaning

1. 1noununcountablelegalformal

   A process where a neutral person decides a dispute and both sides must accept the decision.

   Grammar: No plural; used with 'go to' or 'through': go to binding arbitration.

   Patterns

   • go to binding arbitration
   • through binding arbitration
   • submit to binding arbitration

   The contract says any disagreement must go to binding arbitration.

   After months of talks, the company and the union agreed to binding arbitration.

   Binding arbitration is often faster and cheaper than going to court.

Common combinations

go to binding arbitration

If we cannot agree, we will go to binding arbitration.

submit to binding arbitration

Both parties agreed to submit to binding arbitration.

binding arbitration clause

Check the binding arbitration clause before you sign.

through binding arbitration

The dispute was settled through binding arbitration.

Synonyms and how they differ

arbitration

Arbitration is the general process; binding arbitration specifically means the decision is final and must be obeyed.

mediation

Mediation is when a neutral person helps the sides talk, but the decision is not forced; binding arbitration gives a decision that must be accepted.

Word family

arbitrate verb

To act as a neutral judge in a dispute.

arbitrator noun

The person who decides the dispute.

Commonly confused: binding arbitration or mediation?

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