arbitration

arbitration — noun

1. a formal way of ending a disagreement in which both sides explain their case to

1.名詞C1
釋義

a formal way of ending a disagreement in which both sides explain their case to a neutral outside person or panel, who then makes a decision that the two sides usually agree to follow.

例句

The pilots' union and the airline have agreed to settle the pay dispute through arbitration.

settle X through arbitration

After six months of failed talks, Sanyo Foods and its packaging supplier finally went to arbitration.

go to arbitration

同義詞
  • mediation

    less binding — the third party only proposes a solution; both sides can refuse it

  • adjudication

    broader; covers any formal decision-making, including by judges in court

  • conciliation

    softer process focused on rebuilding the relationship rather than issuing a decision

反義詞
  • litigation

    settling a dispute by going to court rather than using a private third party

文法句型

go to arbitration

submit X to arbitration

settle X by arbitration

用法筆記

Almost always uncountable. Frequently appears in fixed patterns: 'go to arbitration', 'submit X to arbitration', 'settle X by/through arbitration'. Distinguish from 'mediation', where the third party only suggests a solution and cannot impose one.

常見錯誤

❌They had an arbitration about the rent.
✅They went to arbitration over the rent.
💡'arbitration' is uncountable; use it with 'go to / through / by', not 'have an'.
❌The judge made the arbitration.
✅The arbitrator made the decision.
💡the person who decides is an 'arbitrator'; 'arbitration' names the process, not the person.